Turning off my computer

[Harry]

quite frequently when im trying to turn my computer off
via the start menu ..
1.. the procedure fails & windows will not close down
2.. when turning off at tower the system closes down but
after a period it will reboot
please advice

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP-Windows Shell/User\)]

If the system shuts down completely and some time later boots up, your
system may be set to wakeup on LAN and that will boot the computer. There
is a setting in the BIOS to disable that function. You can get into the
BIOS by checking the information on the first boot screen which usually has
a message similar to "In order to enter setup" and then it gives you a key
to depress.

As to the general shut down issue, check the following web site:
http://www.aumha.org/a/shtdwnxp.htm

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend

"Harry" > wrote in message
...
> quite frequently when im trying to turn my computer off
> via the start menu ..
> 1.. the procedure fails & windows will not close down
> 2.. when turning off at tower the system closes down but
> after a period it will reboot
> please advice