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    Can't turn off

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dixonho, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. dixonho

    dixonho Newbie

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    My HP laptop have a turn off problem. I can put it in the standby mode but I can't turn it off. After I shut it off by pressing the power button and then turn it on again, it boot just fine. I wonder what would be the potential problems. Should I reinstall the window xp again?

    I tried to run the msconfig to fix the problem but it never works.

    Thanks for your help
     
    dixonho, Jul 30, 2008
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  2. rubenvb

    rubenvb Notebook Consultant

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    What happens exactly when you press start->shut down-> shut down?
     
    rubenvb, Jul 30, 2008
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    Jakpro Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you checked your Power settings to see how they are set for pushing the power button, closing the lid, etc.?
     
    Jakpro, Jul 30, 2008
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  4. dixonho

    dixonho Newbie

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    Hi

    When I press start --> turn off computer, the window just freeze. No response. I have to press the power button for 10s to turn it off. This problem happens every time I tried to turn off my computer.

    Thanks

    Dixon
     
    dixonho, Jul 30, 2008
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  5. cat mom

    cat mom Notebook Evangelist

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    Right click the task bar, go to task manager, applications tab, make sure there are no applications running in the background. Stop everything before shutting off. Other than that , I have no idea.
     
    cat mom, Jul 30, 2008
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  6. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Andy, Jul 30, 2008
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