Consider A Donation TEG is hosted by: Troubleshooting Windows XP Shutdown Issues It's been a number of months now since Windows XP made its debut. Shutdown problems continue to be one of the primary issues haunting users. A number of solutions have been found for different scenarios, but one thing that is generally agreed on is the primary cause for most shutdown ills still relate to hardware and software compatibility and driver issues. If everyone was running the latest and greatest in hardware and software there would likely be very little discussion about shutdown problems.

That isn't the case now and likely won't be in the near future, so I think it's time to update and see what has been learned about shutdown issues. The Role of the F5 Key and Shutdown Problems When I first put this page together I meant to include this information. Download Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Video. Unfortunately it totally slipped my mind. One of the hazards of being an Elder(ly) Geek, but better late than never. Thanks to reader Glen M. For jogging my memory.

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When XP is first installed it tries to determine what type of BIOS is available on the computer. Newer systems have what is known as Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) capability. Unfortunately, XP doesn't always recognize a computer BIOS is ACPI capable and doesn't install the support for ACPI.

Even more unfortunate is the fact that if ACPI support isn't determined at the initial install it's virtually impossible to correct this at a later time short of reinstalling XP over the top of the previous XP installation. To do so requires changing the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL). The chances of successfully changing a HAL after XP has been installed is pretty close to zilch. Quite a few readers have written to say my 'pretty close to zilch' comment above is incorrect; that the HAL can be successfully changed and manipulated. Perhaps this is true, if you're a gambler. Here are three links that may help you make an informed decision.

And one more with some salient points even if running XP Once you drop the CD in the tray and fire up the computer to install XP, the first thing you'll see at the bottom of the screen is the option to press F6 if you need to install a SCSI or RAID controller. Don't press F6. Press F5 instead. This will take you to a separate menu of Hardware Abstraction Layer's where you can choose an appropriate HAL that supports ACPI. The choices will be: • ACPI Multiprocessor PC • ACPI Uniprocessor PC • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC • Compaq SystemPro Multiprocessor or 100% Compatible PC • MPS Uniprocessor PC • MPS Multiprocessor PC • Standard PC • Standard PC with C-Step i486 • Other Many users have written to say the only visible options they have are the last two listed above. This is an interface glitch that defaults the list to the bottom. Just use the up and down arrows to scroll through all the options.

In the majority of installations the 'Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC' HAL is the one you will want to use. A few cautions are also in order: • Obtain and install the latest BIOS for your motherboard before you begin the XP installation. • Equally as important as using the proper HAL on ACPI capable systems, is NOT using it on systems that are not ACPI compatible. The install may complete but the system will almost surely fail to start when it reboots. • There are situations where it is definitely not desirable to use an ACPI HAL even if it is supported by the BIOS. This predominately applies to servers, but to ensure that an ACPI HAL will not be used or automatically detected and used, press F7 instead of F5 as discussed previously. Considering the number of problems that users have with systems not shutting down completely I wonder why this feature is not prominently mentioned and documented.

It could save many headaches, but now you know. A good piece of knowledge to have tucked away for your next XP install.

As a final note, to determine if your computer was detected as being ACPI enabled: Right click My Computer then click Properties >Hardware >Device Manager. Expand the entry called Computer. If the entry is 'Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC' you're all set. If it says 'Standard PC' the computer BIOS was not detected as being ACPI capable. 'It's Now Safe To Turn Off Your Computer' If the message above is the shutdown issue, stop right here. You really don't have a problem with shutdown.