with genuine addresses in your newsgroup posts you are sure to be getting
lot's of 'fan-mail' shortly.

As to your problem, without really knowing this for sure, it's MS helpful
way (graphical feedback if you like) to let you know you are 'shutting
things down' (even if it's only for a short while during restart).
Kind'o like in everyday life. When you yourself 'shutdown' for the night you
also turn off the lights, don't you? (I guess)

:-))

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But since I have to live with it so many hours each day... I love the look
of the azul background when I attempt to "turn off computer" (or restart,
whatever)... it "goes grey" to a degree. Is there any way to keep that look
24/7? Thanks to anyone who would let me know. Yeah, yeah, I know, dumb
obsession. But it would sure add to work serenity!! Thank you!! You can
respond directly to if you like.