XP- Shutdown Problem

When I do a normal shutdown, it appears to shutdown okay, however, I can't
restart the computer using the normal on/off button. Instead, I have to
unplug or switch off the power button on the back of my computer. Once that
switch is powered off, I can power it back on. Then the normal computer
push button will reboot my xp computer.

Any ideas what would do this?

JCO wrote:
> When I do a normal shutdown, it appears to shutdown okay, however, I
> can't restart the computer using the normal on/off button. Instead,
> I have to unplug or switch off the power button on the back of my
> computer. Once that switch is powered off, I can power it back on. Then
> the normal computer push button will reboot my xp computer.
>
> Any ideas what would do this?

It might be hanging up and not completing the shutdown process. After it's
powered down, press and hold the switch on the front for over 5 seconds.
Then see if pressing it again will turn on the computer.

Either way, you might try running MS's UPHclean to see if it helps. Search
MS or google for it.

IF no help, come back.

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