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bleachycd

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puter won't shut off
« on: July 18, 2007, 01:23:22 AM »
I have a EMachineW3107 that is a couple of years old ??? (I think)
Anyways, I can't turn it off by the button, I have to unplug it but when I plug it back in, it's still on, I guess it hasn't finished the shut down command, I really don't know but of course it won't do anything.
It won't shut off, that's my problem.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, CD
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moriah

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Re: puter won't shut off
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2007, 01:48:39 AM »
Hey there CD,

I had that problem some years ago and I found that the drastic step of formating and then replacing Windows fixed the problem for me - I was running 98SE at the time. Having said that, it could be a hardware problem rather than software - not much help I'm sorry. For future reference I have found that shutting down running programs using the 'file - exit' function rather than the 'X' in the top r/h corner preserves the integrity of your software and helps to keep your Operating System stable. Some will scoff at that but I have found it works over time. Perhaps see a Tec regarding the power down issue before formatting.
Regards
Tony
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nency.jariwala

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Re: puter won't shut off
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2007, 01:56:39 AM »
Why u turn off computer by pressing button.It can't turn off from computer.(start& then shut down)
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bleachycd

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Re: puter won't shut off
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2007, 02:14:59 AM »
Why u turn off computer by pressing button.It can't turn off from computer.(start& then shut down)

That's the way I tried to shut it down but it wouldn't shut down so I unplugged it.  Now when I plug it back it, it's still on, it won't shut down.

Thanks Tony but I can't get back on the puter to do anything with it LOL

CD
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nency.jariwala

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Re: puter won't shut off
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2007, 02:24:44 AM »
Can u check the cable of power sw is on theri place (motherboard) or open? ???
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bleachycd

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Re: puter won't shut off
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2007, 02:30:02 AM »
Can u check the cable of power sw is on theri place (motherboard) or open?

I'm afraid I don't know where to look, can you tell me??
Thanks
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nency.jariwala

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Re: puter won't shut off
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2007, 02:35:37 AM »
Tell the specification of your pc specialy about your motherboard.
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nency.jariwala

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Re: puter won't shut off
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2007, 03:33:54 AM »
hey bleachycd
just open your pc case & check the cable as shown in picture is inserted onto the board or not.Just see the power sw & reset sw only

http://www.pctechguide.com/images/tutorials/MBoard/Power.jpg
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Steel Fire

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Re: puter won't shut off
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2007, 01:40:07 PM »
Heya CD.

Are you just pressing the power switch or are you holding it in for a bit?  Most BIOS are set to default that a power switch held in for something like 5-6 seconds should force a shutdown.  If you've tried that then just ignore me.  ;)
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Re: puter won't shut off
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2007, 02:43:29 PM »
Sounds like the power switch itself has gone bad...
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bleachycd

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Re: puter won't shut off
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2007, 02:50:40 PM »
Heya CD.

Are you just pressing the power switch or are you holding it in for a bit?  Most BIOS are set to default that a power switch held in for something like 5-6 seconds should force a shutdown.  If you've tried that then just ignore me.

Thanks so much, that worked, guess I'm to impatient.

Thanks to everyone with answers!!
CD
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    Re: puter won't shut off
    « Reply #11 on: July 18, 2007, 08:35:14 PM »
    Will the computer now shutdown normally by clicking start/shutdown?
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    bleachycd

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    Re: puter won't shut off
    « Reply #12 on: July 18, 2007, 09:13:27 PM »
    Quote from: Fed on July 18, 2007, 08:35:14 PM
    Will the computer now shutdown normally by clicking start/shutdown?

    Welllllllllllll I don't know Fed, because it won't boot up now LOL I think it's fried!!
    I had taken the hard drive out to use in this puter I'm on now and when it shut down by holding the swith I put my harddrive back in a little bit ago but it still won't work. 
    I can shut it down  with the switch and turn it on with the switch but it just won't boot up now :-[
    Thanks for the info though.
    CD
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