windows ME (sucks...)

tones810 · 12-06-2000, 04:28 PM

i installed ME not too long ago, and the main problem i have with it is that i can't shut down my comp. when i go to the shut down menu and select shut down, it just ends up restarting my comp. any ideas?

Bires · 12-06-2000, 04:49 PM

Open your microwave, insert your WindowsME disc, set for twenty seconds, turn off the lights in the kitchen, press start...enjoy.

Anyway, WinMe may be installing less-good drivers for some of your hardware. The hanging problem you're describing often occurs when a driver is trying to shut down some piece of hardware but the hardware isn't responding with the proper "ok-I'm ready to shut down."

StonedWheat · 12-06-2000, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bires

Anyway, WinMe may be installing less-good drivers for some of your hardware. The hanging problem you're describing often occurs when a driver is trying to shut down some piece of hardware but the hardware isn't responding with the proper "ok-I'm ready to shut down."

That was good! Sounds like you're an author of "WinMe for dummies"

AmRivlin · 12-06-2000, 05:55 PM

Call Juno PeoplePc MSN or AOL

Ask for free cds and put em in ur nukeblaster (Microwave) It makes for great entertainment on a date. Kinda reminds me of spearmint lifesavers and there glow in the dark capacities... (I must be an 80's child...)

Grimm · 12-06-2000, 06:00 PM

tone810,
Did you upgrade or do a clean install?

WinME is much less stable if you upgrade. Backup your data ,wipe you disk and do a clean install. Your system will be much more stable for it.
The best way to do it would be:
Reformat your hard drive.
Install Win98se.
Follow Bires' instructions for the WinME CD.

Failing that Reformat and install WinME.

eSDee · 12-17-2000, 10:42 PM

...make sure the internet connection sharing is deselected in your control panels. Windows ME will not let you shut down or sleep if you are setup to share an internet connection over your LAN. But only computer geeks setup an home network right.....

hapoo · 12-17-2000, 10:50 PM

HEY!!!!!!!!
The same **** happens on my computer!!! Except i'm running 98SE.

Buliwyf · 12-27-2000, 01:21 PM

alot of the times it will do that because of grounding out on the motherboard. Make sure the motherboard is touching nothing, but the plastic feet.

hapoo · 01-02-2001, 03:39 PM

I just upgraded to WinMe from 98 and i no longer have that problem. I dont think it had to do with the os though. go into your bios, reset all the settings, restart and adjust the settings like they were. i'm sure this will fix it.

on a side note. For some reason my computer restarts by itself now at the most random times. Any idea's???

12-06-2000, 04:49 PM	#2
Bires Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 5,064	Sure....I have an idea Open your microwave, insert your WindowsME disc, set for twenty seconds, turn off the lights in the kitchen, press start...enjoy. Anyway, WinMe may be installing less-good drivers for some of your hardware. The hanging problem you're describing often occurs when a driver is trying to shut down some piece of hardware but the hardware isn't responding with the proper "ok-I'm ready to shut down."

12-06-2000, 05:55 PM	#4
AmRivlin Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: Irvine Posts: 2,057	Honestly That is cool Call Juno PeoplePc MSN or AOL Ask for free cds and put em in ur nukeblaster (Microwave) It makes for great entertainment on a date. Kinda reminds me of spearmint lifesavers and there glow in the dark capacities... (I must be an 80's child...)

12-17-2000, 10:42 PM	#6
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 9,904	before you do that... ...make sure the internet connection sharing is deselected in your control panels. Windows ME will not let you shut down or sleep if you are setup to share an internet connection over your LAN. But only computer geeks setup an home network right..... __________________ ~~

12-27-2000, 01:21 PM	#8
Buliwyf Lord of Medieval Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 46	alot of the times it will do that because of grounding out on the motherboard. Make sure the motherboard is touching nothing, but the plastic feet. __________________ News Publisher for Tweak3D.net http://www.mp3.com/buliwyf http://www.csionline.net/~mrvegas/13...1" height="191

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12-06-2000, 04:28 PM	#1
tones810 Ensign Join Date: May 2000 Location: California Posts: 6	i installed ME not too long ago, and the main problem i have with it is that i can't shut down my comp. when i go to the shut down menu and select shut down, it just ends up restarting my comp. any ideas?

12-06-2000, 06:00 PM	#5
Grimm 100% Pure Evil Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,803	tone810, Did you upgrade or do a clean install? WinME is much less stable if you upgrade. Backup your data ,wipe you disk and do a clean install. Your system will be much more stable for it. The best way to do it would be: Reformat your hard drive. Install Win98se. Follow Bires' instructions for the WinME CD. Failing that Reformat and install WinME.

12-17-2000, 10:50 PM	#7
hapoo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA Posts: 9,269	HEY!!!!!!!! The same **** happens on my computer!!! Except i'm running 98SE.

01-02-2001, 03:39 PM	#9
hapoo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA Posts: 9,269	I just upgraded to WinMe from 98 and i no longer have that problem. I dont think it had to do with the os though. go into your bios, reset all the settings, restart and adjust the settings like they were. i'm sure this will fix it. on a side note. For some reason my computer restarts by itself now at the most random times. Any idea's???

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