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"sy" <sy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I've got a new Dell Dimension with AMD 3600 processor and Vista Home
> Premium.
>
> My question is.. the power button does not shut down the PC. Instead, it
> goes into hibernate mode. I've gone into Control Panel - Power Options (as
> administrator) and made sure over and over again that its set to shut down
> and still it does not shut down. What happens is when I mouse over my
> cursor
> on the power button, the tool tip comes up and shows the text which says
> 'Saves your session and puts your computer in a low power state so you can
> quickly resume working' ..which is the text for hibernate mode. I've tried
> clicking on the button anyway and it does go into hibernate instead of
> shut
> down.
>
> The little shut down menu with the 'Shut Down' does work though but that
> is
> besides the point. I'd like to be able to shut down the PC by clicking on
> the
> power button. Any ideas anyone??? HELP !!![/color]