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Windows XP shutdown problem with ATX

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I have upgraded to Win XP professional from Win 98. I have pentium 4 with ATX power supply. In win98, when i shut down it there was not "Its' now safe to turn off your computer" screen. And It stops ATX power supply automatically. But in Windows XP professional the "It's now safe to turn off your computer" screen splashes. And there is not auto off for ATX power supply and i must maually turn it dowm. Please help me!

Name: Tank863
Date: May 21, 2002 at 07:36:05 Pacific

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go to the following site: http://www.aumha.org/a/shtdwnxpz.htm it will help you. Tank863

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Name: joseph
Date: May 21, 2002 at 07:36:47 Pacific

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Control Panel->Performance and Maintenance->Power Options->APM tab->check Enabled Advanced Power Management support->Aplly. Hope this helps. Bye

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I had the same problem, but it started when i installed an AUDIO software. Maybe it'ii help you?

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