Start>Turn Off>Turn Off does nothing

My sister is having this problem on a laptop and desktop computer. Both are running windows XP home. The problem recently started and I don't know really what has changed. I help them out on tech support when they need it and they don't have any ...

Message posted on the April 8th, 2009 - 4:19 PM ET

Gate Driver Reference Design for SemiSouth Normally off SiC JFETs Enables Very Fast Turn-on/Turn-off

6A gate design optimized for Isolated Bridge topologies.

Press published on the January 19th, 2011 - 5:59 AM ET

Turn your laptop computer off by closing the lid

This tip will show you how to configure the power options so that you laptop computer turns itself off when you close the lid.

Tips & Tricks published on the October 20th, 2008 - 5:15 AM ET

Extreme DA and ATopTech Extend Cooperation for Timing Sign-off Technology to POCV Analysis

Extreme DA™, the leader in new-generation timing sign-off software and ATopTech, Inc., the leader in next-generation physical design solutions, today announced an extension to their cooperation for timing sign-off ...

Press published on the June 6th, 2011 - 7:00 AM ET

Extreme DA and ATopTech Announce Partnership for Timing Sign-off Closure

Extreme DA™, the leader in new-generation timing analysis software and ATopTechTM, Inc., the leader in next generation physical design solutions, today announced a partnership for timing sign-off closure. Extreme ...

Press published on the May 25th, 2011 - 8:00 AM ET

PBS Announces Second Season of Arts Web Series “Off Book” and Launches Contemporary Culture Series “Idea Channel”

PBS announced today that its successful Web series “Off Book,” which focuses on experimental and non-traditional forms of artistic expression, will begin its second season starting March 7 at ...

Press published on the March 7th, 2012 - 12:29 PM ET

Cellular South Offers Consumers Some Timely Reminders - and Apps - to Take the Chill off of Severe Winter Weather Conditions in the Southeast

Wireless Provider Suggests Key Readiness Steps and Offers New Smartphone Apps to Weather the Storm.

Press published on the February 9th, 2011 - 10:38 AM ET

MapHook App Lights Up to Show Earth Hour Participants Turning Lights Off

World Wildlife Fund uses MapHook to share Earth Hour participant experiences world-wide.

Press published on the April 4th, 2012 - 7:00 AM ET

Static update shield on Turn Off button

Several weeks ago I got the update shield on my Turn Off button (to turn off the computer). The message below the button said: Click Turn Off to install important updates and turn off your computer. Click here -. I clicked the Turn Off button and ...

Message posted on the May 8th, 2009 - 4:31 PM ET

Scanner Light Does Not Turn Off

Does anyone know if the “Article ID: 960496-The Monitor May Not Turn Off on a Windows XP-based Computer even though you set the monitor to Turn Off after a period of inactivity” also applies to a Scanner Light. I have a Visioneer One ...

Message posted on the April 15th, 2009 - 7:20 PM ET

gpedit policy missing: Turn off tabbed browsing

Where I work we just installed a very large client-server package--a RIS, which will mean something to you if you happen to work in a hospital's radiology department but probably not otherwise. The RIS client-end software runs as an IE plugin. The ...

Message posted on the April 13th, 2010 - 8:09 PM ET

Power Options - Force 'Turn Off Monitor'

Note OS: Win XP, Fully Up To Date. I have a physical disability and have just bought a new 24 inch monitor which is so big I have to have it quite far back on my desk. This means I can't reach the power off button from my wheelchair - this isn't a ...

Message posted on the February 24th, 2009 - 11:05 AM ET

why use "turn off monitor or disks" when you can use system stand

I guess I'm not following.. but I have read that system standby turns off the monitor and disks, so why would you want to use turn off monitor or disks along with system standby??? Also the default setting for "Max Battery" is for ...

Message posted on the February 19th, 2009 - 1:28 PM ET

$B#W#i#n!!#X#P!!(Bdoes not turn off Why?

My Win XP Pro does not turn off or restart even after repeated attempt using usual Start/Turn Off Computer/ Turn off. I also tried to turn it off through Task Manager/Turn Off in vain. This problem started recently. I checked possible virus/malware ...

Message posted on the December 5th, 2010 - 12:24 AM ET