New HD now PC does not switch off

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Hi,

I'm not sure if this is a XP query but hopefully someone can shed light on
my minor problem.

I installed a new Hard Drive and loaded my copy of XP with all the updates
etc but now it won't turn off the computer when I close down.

I get the "It is now safe to switch your PC/computer" page instead.

Is there a setting in XP to switch the pc off or is it a BIOS setting that
needs to be altered.

Thanks.

 

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On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 13:13:12 +0100, RT wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm not sure if this is a XP query but hopefully someone can shed light on
> my minor problem.
>
> I installed a new Hard Drive and loaded my copy of XP with all the updates
> etc but now it won't turn off the computer when I close down.
>
> I get the "It is now safe to switch your PC/computer" page instead.
>
> Is there a setting in XP to switch the pc off or is it a BIOS setting that
> needs to be altered.
>
> Thanks.

Check Control Panel> Power Options. If there is an APM tab, click the tab
to bring it to the forefront and then check the box to enable this.
--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

 

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"Sharon F" <sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org> wrote in message
news:e1HptcRkFHA.2792@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 13:13:12 +0100, RT wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm not sure if this is a XP query but hopefully someone can shed light
>> on
>> my minor problem.
>>
>> I installed a new Hard Drive and loaded my copy of XP with all the
>> updates
>> etc but now it won't turn off the computer when I close down.
>>
>> I get the "It is now safe to switch your PC/computer" page instead.
>>
>> Is there a setting in XP to switch the pc off or is it a BIOS setting
>> that
>> needs to be altered.
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> Check Control Panel> Power Options. If there is an APM tab, click the tab
> to bring it to the forefront and then check the box to enable this.

Hi Sharon,

That's done it.

Many thanks,
Mike.

 

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On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:38:39 +0100, RT wrote:

> "Sharon F" <sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org> wrote in message
> news:e1HptcRkFHA.2792@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 13:13:12 +0100, RT wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I'm not sure if this is a XP query but hopefully someone can shed light
>>> on
>>> my minor problem.
>>>
>>> I installed a new Hard Drive and loaded my copy of XP with all the
>>> updates
>>> etc but now it won't turn off the computer when I close down.
>>>
>>> I get the "It is now safe to switch your PC/computer" page instead.
>>>
>>> Is there a setting in XP to switch the pc off or is it a BIOS setting
>>> that
>>> needs to be altered.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>
>> Check Control Panel> Power Options. If there is an APM tab, click the tab
>> to bring it to the forefront and then check the box to enable this.
>
> Hi Sharon,
>
> That's done it.
>
> Many thanks,
> Mike.

You're welcome, Mike.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User