PC not powering off automatically 1

[itsmystie]

I installed Win XP SP2 on a PC with a Celeron 433MHz processor. When i turn off, i get the screen "Its now safe to turn off your PC", then I have to power off. Is there any fix for making it power off automatically?

 

[IllogicallyLogical]

Have you checked for a BIOS update?

Check out the Microsoft link below about this.

- "It is Now Safe to Turn Off Your Computer" error message when you try to shut down your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810903

Joey
A+, Network+, MCP, Wireless#

 

[CiscoRC]

That happens if your using an old system that prevents your computer from fully shutting down. There is a small chance that a BIOS upgrade will correct that problem. It's a nuisance yes but that's what happens with old systems. Look on your mobo, and get the Brand name, version, etc...search for it on a site, or from the company to see if a BIOS upgrade will fix it. Or better yet, get a new system for less then 200 bucks off eBay. I used to have a 2,4GHz, 1GB RAM, 80HD, Dell GX260, old but better then a Celeron, best part of it is, I bought it for 80 bucks.....

Just my 2 cents...

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R. Corrigan Jr.
Network+, (working on CCENT+CCNA)

 

[acewarlock]

Did the shutdown auto before the upgrade.

 

[itsmystie]

Yes it did. Corrected the problem as stated in the Microsoft link. Just had to enable the APM option. Thanks to all of you.

 

[CiscoRC]

Sweet, glad you got it...

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R. Corrigan Jr.
Network+, (working on CCENT+CCNA)