WinXP Shutdown Problem

[RC159]

When I click start, turn off computer, turn off. I get the "okay to shut down computer now" screen.
In win 98SE PC shut down on its own. Anybody know why this is doing this? Thanks in advance.

 

[Fokks]

Sounds like for some reason your XP installed in "Standard PC" mode instead of ACPI.
Check your device manager, under "computer"... I'll bet it says "standard pc". It should say "ACPI PC"
Something in your system probably isn't ACPI compliant.

Check out the Anand FAQ about "Why are all my IRQ's the same in Win2k".
You sort of have the reverse problem, maybe try to do a reinstall like it says and force ACPI Pc instead.

Might want to see if there's an update for you motherboard BIOS or something first, that's the most
likely candidate.

 

[Ryan]

I know that you can enable it with a program called "System Mechanic"

 

[bacillus]

see if this helps!

 

[ChurchOfSubgenius]

Thanks bacillus, that was very usefull. I have a powerdown issue and it just bothers me, but it drives my wife nuts having to hold down the power button for 10 seconds.

 

[s0mvnguy]

go into Device Manager|View|Hidden Devices,
Most likely ACPI is disable, right click & enable ACPI