When I shut down Windows XP it saves my settings and says it it shutting down but it doesn't and I have to turn off my computer manually. Can something be done to correct this?1 person needs an answerI do too

try double checking your computer bios settings. there should be settings for advanced power management (acpi) that should be enabled in order to give windows control over the physical power on the computer. try researching your computers user manual or its home site first. -- db`...><)))> ."talktograndma" wrote in message news:4f8ce19b-c4b7-4c91-a2a6-8b6965e1664e...When I shut down Windows XP it saves my settings and says it it shutting down but it doesn't and I have to turn off my computer manually. Can something be done to correct this?db`...>-)))> `...>-)))> share the nirvana mann

If not already installed this suggestion should be tried first where Shutdown takes a long time.Download and install the User Profile Hive Cleanup Servicehttp://snipurl.com/1pyo4u[www_microsoft_com] A snipped URL has been used to avoid providing a broken link. Another suggestion is to look through the advice in the next link:http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm This Article was written some years ago but much is still relevant today for those using Windows XPHope this helps, Gerry Cornell