my computer wont turn off .

Ultimate · 12-07-2003, 10:42 AM

Hi there i have a problem with the computer of that is owned by me. It arnt going power off and annoying. I switch off it switch off not switch off . It is saying to me "windows is shuting down" and it doesnt not stall every time i do this switch the computer off. I am force to switch computer off by switching off to main power. Everytime I switch the computer into on it is running scanndisk and it is annoying somwhat. can you help ?

Vampyr · 12-07-2003, 10:54 AM

My old computer started doing that.

It crashed soon afterwords.

And I have no idea on how to fix it.

Kitana85 · 12-07-2003, 10:55 AM

Is it just me, or did that sentence structure paired with those words make no sense whatsoever

Vampyr · 12-07-2003, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitana

Is it just me, or did that sentence structure paired with those words make no sense whatsoever

Trust me, its not just you.

I just read through his post, and I was able to kind of infer what was going on.

Bond · 12-07-2003, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultimate

Hi there i have a problem with the computer of that is owned by me. It arnt going power off and annoying. I switch off it switch off not switch off . It is saying to me "windows is shuting down" and it doesnt not stall every time i do this switch the computer off. I am force to switch computer off by switching off to main power. Everytime I switch the computer into on it is running scanndisk and it is annoying somwhat. can you help ?

What version of Windows are you running?

Jonbo298 · 12-07-2003, 11:37 AM

Im gonna guess he has 98. I've had that happen quite a bit on my old computer where it freezes when shutting down. I'm not sure on a fix, but I recommend just running scan disk just to make sure nothing is wrong with the OS

Happydude · 12-07-2003, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultimate

Hi there i have a problem with the computer of that is owned by me. It arnt going power off and annoying. I switch off it switch off not switch off . It is saying to me "windows is shuting down" and it doesnt not stall every time i do this switch the computer off. I am force to switch computer off by switching off to main power. Everytime I switch the computer into on it is running scanndisk and it is annoying somwhat. can you help ?

what version of spell checker are you running?

Ultimate · 12-07-2003, 12:03 PM

i am running XP.
i was fiddling around with the wires because i was bored... i guess thats why this is happening.

silly me. also the lights on the front of my computer arnt working (the power on lights, flashes when loading). after i "fiddled" they dont work either.
i am thinking maybe i should smash it to pieces? unless anyone has an answer... (i just cant LIVE without lights/ability to switch computer off).
thanks anyway

jeepnut · 12-07-2003, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultimate

i am running XP.

I refer the previous posters with comments regarding windows 98 to this post.

Yoda9864 · 12-08-2003, 01:51 PM

Lol, that will teach you not to fiddle with wires unless you know for sure what you're doing.

Do you have any USB devices plugged in? I've heard several people say that sometimes XP has trouble shutting down when it has certain USB devices plugged in. (I know that in saying this, I invite a multitude of MAC users to bash XP, but I had to say it because it's true).

I had that problem a while ago with my keyboard, I just used the PS/2 adapter that came with it and it shut down just fine. Also, one of my friends said that MS had a patch for this problem. I never looked because I fixed it before I had a chance to.

bobcat · 12-08-2003, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoda9864

Lol, that will teach you not to fiddle with wires unless you know for sure what you're doing.

Do you have any USB devices plugged in? I've heard several people say that sometimes XP has trouble shutting down when it has certain USB devices plugged in. (I know that in saying this, I invite a multitude of MAC users to bash XP, but I had to say it because it's true).

lol I remember going to the Windows XP launch and they were saying how compatible it is with USB. The guy plugged in like 8 or 9 USB devices simultaneously and there was no crash, and they all jumped up and down and stuff..................but he didn't shut it down

Canyarion · 12-07-2003, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultimate

Hi there i have a problem with the computer of that is owned by me. It arnt going power off and annoying. I switch off it switch off not switch off . It is saying to me "windows is shuting down" and it doesnt not stall every time i do this switch the computer off. I am force to switch computer off by switching off to main power. Everytime I switch the computer into on it is running scanndisk and it is annoying somwhat. can you help ?

What version of English are you using?

Ultimate · 12-07-2003, 12:13 PM

i am using english 2.1 but that had many flaws so i have upgraded to english 2.3 and everything seems much better.

another thing, is it just me or are a few things backwards around here? e.g 1st > last post?#

EDIT: i have fixed above problem, just had to ajust settings

Canyarion · 12-07-2003, 12:16 PM

Yeah we're using counting version 3 beta.
Can't you bring the comp back to the store?

Ultimate · 12-07-2003, 12:20 PM

well no i got it a few years ago and it was second hand, i have "upgraded" it, (motherboard, GFX card) and i dont think theyll help.

btw by "fixed problem" i was referring to some display thingy.... my "computer wont turn off" problem remains