RE: Computer does not shut down

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 09/30/04 

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 23:01:41 -0700

Thanks for the pointers; I'll hunt through and see what he
has that is causing it.

Marc

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>"Marc" wrote:
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>> My sons computer has a bizarre feature, and I am at a loss
>> to explain where it came from or how to fix it. The
>> shutdown feature on the start menu does not work, and
>> programs that attempt to restart the computer (e.g. program
>> or driver installation utilities) also do not shut it down.
>> The only way to turn it off, or restart it, is to kill the
>> power or hit the reset button. Is there any solution for
>> this odd behavior? He is running Windows XP Pro with an
>> AMD Althalon 4, 764 Mhz, 512 Megs of Ram. Has service pack
>> 1. Has anyone seen this, or have a suggestion as to how to
>> fix it?
>>
>> Marc
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