Computer Doesn't Turn Off

Hi,
I have a P4 1.4ghz with Win Xp, recently I've noticed 2 problems. One is that my computer will not turn off. I tell it to turn off and it just restarts. My other problem is that my CD drive (d:\) isn't reading anything. It is recognized by the Device Manager and i can eject it, but it won't read any CD iput in. Does it just nead cleaning????? I just installed 256mb of memory if that has anything to do with it.


Thanks!!

 

Here's a good place to see about your shutdown problems:

Windows XP shutdown troubleshooting

Regarding the CD drive, have you done anything to it recently? Maybe you knocked the cable loose when putting that new memory in?

 

Thanks, I'll try that. Would a loose connection really allow the comp. to still read that the drive is there??? Im just trying not to have to open to the computer up again.

Thanks

 

I got those updates for Adaptec and fiddled around inside the comp and blew into the cd drive and voilà! Both problem are solved.


Thanks for all your help.