Reboots when "Shut Down" is selected in Vista

[mb-group.net]

Hi,

I have a problem on my custom built (old!) AMD Sempron 3000 computer with 1.25GB ram. When I select Shut Down, it reboots? I have to hold down the button on the front of the machine for it to shut down.

I know it isn't software for a fact because I have re-formatted the computer.

What hardware could cause it? Are there any things I should take a look at?

Thanks!

(+REP - if possible - for anyone who helps)

[Ashhizzle]

This may sound stupid, but are you sure its the shut down button?

I know on my laptop the (what i thought was shutdown button) Was infact restart...

[Kyle!]

This may sound stupid, but are you sure its the shut down button?

I know on my laptop the (what i thought was shutdown button) Was infact restart...

Yeah Vista's shutdown, restart, sleep menus are all ****** up. Make sure it's the right one your clicking.

[mangle]

I have a similar problem, is it every time!?

Mine only happens when I shut the lid whilst its charging and then press shut down aha

[Swearwolf]

it might be a long shut but i've had this issue before (not vista) but my power switch connection onto my motherboard was knocked over and making contact with my reset pins (i do a lot inside my pc now and again and only connect power switch so other pins are exposed) so it may be worth checking thats sitting in right

[mb-group.net]

it might be a long shut but i've had this issue before (not vista) but my power switch connection onto my motherboard was knocked over and making contact with my reset pins (i do a lot inside my pc now and again and only connect power switch so other pins are exposed) so it may be worth checking thats sitting in right

I am going to check that now. Thanks!


This may sound stupid, but are you sure its the shut down button?

I know on my laptop the (what i thought was shutdown button) Was infact restart...

I'm sure :)