You can find an excellent article at the Microsoft site for shut down
problems.
Below is the link for shutdown problems.I hope this helps!

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q202/6/33.ASP

Robb N. Cravens
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Demetri Kolokotronis" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 11:50 PM
Subject: Re: Not Respond to Shutdown


> No, I tried that, thanks.
>
> Demetri Kolokotronis
>
> On Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:46:56 -0400 Doug Simmons <[log in to unmask]>
> writes:
> > At 4/24/01 11:50 PM, Demetri Kolokotronis wrote:
> >
> > >When a computer will not shut down after depressing Off button is
> > that a hardware or software problem? What is the cure?
> >
> > Assuming that this is an ATX case, will it shutdown if you hold the
> > button in for more than 5 seconds?  A quick push is the "software"
> > shutdown and greater than 5 seconds should be a power down.
> >
> > Doug
>
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