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    a perplexing problem.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by revoletion, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. revoletion

    revoletion Notebook Consultant

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    Ok so heres my issue: When ever i try to initiate all kill signals (Shutdown/hibernate) vista decides to crash. after taking anywhere from 5-10 minuits with the screen saying "Shutting down" it BSoDs. When it does so it tells me that there has been a "Power driver failure". What do you guys think the problem is?

    I called dell tech support and the guy told me to completely reinstall my os...not happening. I wanna get down to the root of this problem not apply the pretty coating of paint and hope it goes away.

    Anyone got any advice?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    acpi power management driver? mobo driver?
     
    aan310, Sep 1, 2007
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