Shutdown/Restart

Suddenly I have to go back to the start menu a second
time in order to shutdown or restart. When I click on
either button for the first time, I am directed back to
the desktop.

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Here are some links you may wish to investigate, sorry there's a few so just
work your way through them to see which is the most relevant to your particular
problem.


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q311806
Windows XP Restarts When You Try to Shut Down Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q320299
Windows XP Restarts Unexpectedly or Restarts When You Shut Down the Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q308029
Resources to Help Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows XP

Windows XP Shut Down Issues
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm
Troubleshooters for Windows XP Shut Down
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm
Troubleshooting Windows XP Shutdown Issues
http://www.theeldergeek.com/shutdown_issues_in_xp.htm



"Home" > wrote in message
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> I have XP Home...when i click "turn off computer", the system reboots
> everytime vs. shutting all the way down....any ideas?
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