Re: Shut downs

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Maciej wrote:
Ocassionally, when I try to shut down windows and click on the "Turn Off" nothing happens and the "Turn Off Computer" panel just disappears. I have to put the laptop in Stand-by, revive it and shut it down before I input my password.
How do I fix that?

Go through this excellent shutdown troubleshooter:

http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm


Malke
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