Re: SP2--Windows won't shut down

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From: Lionel (Lionel_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/14/04


Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 06:59:09 -0700

I am having the same problem with my laptop. In addition, I can go into but
can't come out of suspend mode. Has anyone found the solution yet?

"Maurice N ~ MVP" wrote:

> wbm wrote:
> > I downloaded and installed SP2 and after installation, windows would
> > not shut down. After a couple of days ( after asking Microsoft for
> > help and recieving no reply), I uninstalled SP2 ( was able to shut
> > down fine then) and re-installed it later (again would not shut
> > down). So now I have uninstalled it again(shuts down fine now).
> > Does anyone have a suggestion as to why this is happening with SP2
> > and what may be the solution??
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Check your Power Management settings. Get into Control Panel----Power
> Management---and turn on APM ---Advanced Power Management .
>
> For a master list of shutdown issues, see Aumha.org
> http://aumha.org/win5/kbshtdwn.htm
>
> See Windows XP SP2 - FAQs & Best Practices
> http://forum.aumha.org/index.php?c=16
>
> --
> Maurice N
> MVP Windows - Shell / User
> -----
>
>



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