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Windows XP and Restart - Shutdown
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Tips and issues regarding hibernating, restarting or shutting down a Windows XP computer, or using stand-by mode.


#1: Add a Restart Icon to the Desktop
Add an icon to the Windows XP Desktop that, when double-clicked, restarts the computer.

#2: Random Shutdowns? You May Have a Worm
A virus or worm may cause your Windows XP machine to turn off unexpectedly.

#3: Computer Will Not Wake with USB Devices
Fix a Windows XP bug where USB keyboards and mice do not wake a machine in hibernation or stand-by mode.

#4: Do Not Automatically Restart After a System Error
Keep the Windows XP Blue Screen of Death visible for diagnostic purposes.

#5: Automatically Shut Down the Machine at a Given Time
Force a Windows XP machine running large tasks, such as downloading software, to later shut down at a specific time.

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