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Learning the Basics
Powering down the computer
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power
down your computer, save your files and make sure the disk
activity lights are off.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after
all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down
For the Windows XP Home operating system, follow these
steps to shut down the computer:
1 Click Start, then select Turn off computer.
The Turn off computer dialog box appears.
Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box
2 Click Turn Off.
The computer shuts down completely.
For the Windows
XP Professional operating system, follow
these steps to shut down the computer:
1 Click Start, then Shut down.
The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears.
2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list.
3 Click OK.