Laptops ( Acer ) Can Not Shut Down

Computer can not shutdown is a very common problem. The most stress are those which include beginner classes. When trying to log off, restart, or shut down Windows-based computer does not respond and sometimes the shutdown process runs only half way and stops responding so that the computer does not actually shut down. This means you can not log off, can not restart, or shut down the computer. If you do not want a headache what causes it and wanted to get around this problem, perform the following steps (an emergency measure):

   1. Click the Start Menu -> Run -> type regedit
   2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Control Panel -> Desktop
   3. Double click on PowerOffActive and change its value to 1
Are you interested to know the cause? Continue reading this article. One of the following cases could be the cause;

1. This problem is generally due to Fast Shutdown registry is active. Solution: try to open the registry and disable Fast Shutdown.
2. Setting in the BIOS. I've found that the cause is a specific setting in the BIOS. Solution; when I return the default BIOS settings to positions, turns the computer can be turned off 
3. This behavior is also often the case if when you install some antivirus in a single computer, especially for example the version of Norton Antivirus 2003 ccApp.exe first using the program. Solution: You should be especially selective use antivirus more than one antivirus installed at once in one computer, it is quite vulnerable. It could actually happen within your computer antivirus war. The way out is to uninstall and reinstall the antivirus.
4. There are still programs that are running. Solution; Especially on Windows XP if there are still programs that have not been closed, typically a computer waiting for us to close it before she shut down.
5. Device drivers are incompatible, damaged, or conflicts between them. Solution: Check the device driver you may have new pairs do not let this cause. 
6. There was an error on the video adapter IRQ in real mode. Solution: replace the VGA card. 
7. This problem also occurs on a computer that supports Advanced Power Management (APM). By default, this feature is not enabled in Windows XP. If the BIOS on your computer is set for APM, and you upgrade to Windows XP, you receive this message when you shutdown the computer, and then the computer stops responding.

The solution to number 7; 1. Click [Start], and again click [Control Panel]. 2. In the Control Panel, click [Performance and Maintenance], then click [Power Options]. 3. Click on the tab [APM]. 4. Check the [Enable Advanced Power Management Support] then click [OK].