Computer Shutdown

[Mad Mexican]

How do I get Windows XP to power down my computer? It'll
give me the "it's ok to turn off the computer' message,
but I have to go behind the computer and power it down
myself. Thank you.

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Try enabling Advanced Power Management:
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;313290
Otherwise:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

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"Mad Mexican" > wrote in message
...
> How do I get Windows XP to power down my computer? It'll
> give me the "it's ok to turn off the computer' message,
> but I have to go behind the computer and power it down
> myself. Thank you.

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Jay,

There can be several possible causes, possibly a system failure, or the unit
is overheating. First, go to the control panel/system/advanced tab/startup
and recovery settings, uncheck the option to automatically restart on system
failure. This should cause the system to create a "stop" error (blue screen)
the next time it happens if it is a system failure problem. Please post back
with the text of the error message.

If no error message is presented, then you likely have an overheating
problem. Random reboots are often a sign of over-heating. Things you can do:

1) Open the case and make sure all fans are operating, especially the cpu
fan. While you're in there, get a can of compressed air and blow out the
dust bunnies.

2) Make sure the drive tower is well ventilated and not stuck in some
department store computer desk pc cabinet with only a little vent hole in
the back.

3) Visit a local pc shop and have them add an intake or exhaust fan. This is
not something you should do on your own unless you are familiar with the air
circulation pattern inside your machine. Adding a fan can be
counterproductive if not done correctly.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
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"jay" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
> I have a new toshiba computer and everytime I'm online for about 2 hours
windows shut down and gives
> no warning at all. Could anyone have an idea what might be the
problem.Thanks Jay

[tjthornton]

My husband and I both have toshiba laptops. They do the same thing all the time. It's overheating. If you have your laptop seated directly on a desk or anything else with the bottom having no clearance, it overheats. I got one of those laptop desks tha
t raises the laptop off the desk and haven't had a problem since. Hope that helps.