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power button on computer

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by abx, 2006/11/30.

  1. 2006/11/30
    abx

    abx Inactive Thread Starter

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    Please tell me the worst case scenario in this situation: I have a Windows XP computer. Suppose that after finishing using my word processor or viewing an internet page (or whatever) and closed all the screens that I had been using, I immediately shut down my computer by pushing the power button? The computer shuts down a lot faster pushing the power button than clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (and even then I have to wait about 30 or 40 seconds for the computer to shut down). Thank you for your response.
     
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    PeteC

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    Most modern computers have what is called 'a soft off' power button which shuts down the computer in a controlled manner - as opposed to simply shutting off the power abruptly. Generally it is a part press of the power button and hold for 3-4 secs operation.

    Go to Control Panel > Power Options > Advanced - Power Button and check out your setting for 'When I press the power button on my computer'.

    Shutting down the computer in this way is perfectly acceptable.

    Another quick method is using the keyboard .....

    Windows key > U > U to shut down
    Windows key > U > R to restart
    Windows key > U > S to standby.

    These are sequential key strokes - press and release the Windows key, press and release the U key, press and release the U,R or S keys.
     
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    abx

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    To PeteC: Thank you for your message. The place where it says "When I press the power button on my computer" it says "stand by ". If I click the arrow button to "shut down" can I then safely shut down my computer by pushing the power button? Thank you.
     
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    PeteC

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    Yes
     
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