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Windows Vista Can't shut off my PC!! (Windows Vista)

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by sclark, 2011/06/08.

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    sclark

    sclark Inactive Thread Starter

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    Suddenly I have no way to turn off my PC. I have lost the sleep/ shut down selection and now have only lock, log off and switch users on the task bar. I would really like to go to bed now!! Help!
     
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    MrBill

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    Desktop or laptop? Have you tried Ctrl-Alt-Del?
     
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    sclark

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    Desktop. Yes, the control, alt, delete shows the same options.
     
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    What happens if you push the On/off button ?
     
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    sclark

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    Nothing
     
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    Strange. Then you would have to pull the plug.
     
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    MrBill

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    You have to hold the button for 5 to 10 seconds to shut it off. Just pushing it won't usually do it.
     
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    It should still start the shutdown procedure, my guess is some sort of virus or corruption has occurred. I would back up all data before trying to shut off, as it may not start correctly next time.
     
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    MitchellCooley Lifetime Subscription

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    Have you tried System Restore -a date before the problem began?
     
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