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Steve UK

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:19 pm
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how do i get my computer to switch itself off?

i get the screen "it is now safe to turn off your computer".

i want it to switch off straight away.
thanks.

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Wesley Vogel

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:19 pm
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[[You may receive the following message:
It is now safe to turn off your computer.]]
Your Computer May Not Shut Down After You Upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313290

"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

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Steve UK <stelker.RemoveThis@nowhere.com> hunted and pecked:
> how do i get my computer to switch itself off?
>
> i get the screen "it is now safe to turn off your computer".
>
> i want it to switch off straight away.
> thanks.

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Ken Blake MVP

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:19 pm
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Steve UK wrote:

> how do i get my computer to switch itself off?
>
> i get the screen "it is now safe to turn off your computer".
>
> i want it to switch off straight away.



There's good information on shutdown problems here:
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

Also read "It is Now Safe to Turn Off Your Computer" Error Message When You
Try to Shut Down Your Computer" at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810903

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