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143281 2003-05-11 22:39:00 After installing either SP1 or the new SP1a my computer will not shut down. Any help please as I have to uninstall the pack.

Alan
alancorner (725)
143282 2003-05-11 23:37:00 trying going to www.windowsupdate.com

I think i've heard of this problem before in a magazine.I think there's a patch for it
yingxuan (3330)
143283 2003-05-11 23:46:00 Here's a few steps to check first:
1. Go start / Control Panel / Performance and Maintenance / Power Options.
2. Click on the APM tab.
3. IS there a tick in the box, if not put one in, and OK out of there.
4. Test time.

This worked for me some time ago.
raddersnz (684)
143284 2003-05-12 22:38:00 Thanks for that, I dont have a Performance & Maintanance under power options.There is a power options but no APM to click.

Alan
alancorner (725)
143285 2003-05-12 22:38:00 Thanks I will try it.

Alan
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