Hello, the problem is every time i start laptop i get message that computer was not shut down properly (it was) this only happens when its been turned off for over 5mins.i've replaced internal battery with no luck solving problem.only way to get it to boot up is to power down then powering back up.after doing 2nd power up puter works fine untill i shut it down and leave off for 5 min or more. i tried reformating hard drive and reinstalled windows i have windows xp sp3 all drivers are updated even bios is this a mother board issue? My old signature is NOT Repetative and you are wrong if you think that.

Are you indeed shutting it down correctly? Did you Google or search the MSKB? I found this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315664 "So won’t you give this man his wings What a shame To have to beg you to see We’re not all the same What a shame" - Shinedown

Do a chkdsk scan. http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Artic... WinSimple Software