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Khandro | 09:45 Fri 04th Dec 2020 | Computers
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I've just booted up a second computer which I haven't used for a few weeks looking for something & now when I try to close it down by rt clicking on the windows symbol bottom left from which I need the 'shut down' sign - nothing happens! also the task bar is blank
How can I switch the thing off please?
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Hold down the power button ?
09:46 Fri 04th Dec 2020
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Just press the power button - keep your finger on it until the power-down starts.
09:46 Fri 04th Dec 2020
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You mean the power button on the PC ?
10:29 Fri 04th Dec 2020
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yes
10:33 Fri 04th Dec 2020
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Yep, that did it - hope all is well now. Thanks
10:35 Fri 04th Dec 2020
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The computer was likely doing an upgrade. It will try again when you boot it up again. Always check before forcing a stop.
21:22 Sat 05th Dec 2020

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