Solved Turn it Off!

CamsNan

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I read a note on how to ask for help - but this is such a basic question, I am embarrassed to ask it. Previously I had WindowsXP on my laptop - to turn it off you went to Start, Turn Off Computer. This laptop is using Vista, and I cannot find anything comparable. Last night I turned it off using the off-on button, so got the Windows did not shut off properly message when I turned it on; and I have a "thing" about leaving my computer on overnight. Sorry! Also, is there a way of hiding all the command bars to "hide" like you can with the taskbar on the bottom?
 

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There should be when you press the start menu an arrow like button point > this way. With the option of Shut Down. Its on the right hand side of the button with a lock on it.

And right click on the command bars it should have the option of hiding them. That or go to settings once you right click them.
 

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If you click on the start button, you will notice there is a little arrow at the far right. This presents choices including shutdown and restart.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD AM2 6000+
    Motherboard
    Nvidia M2N-E SLI
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 7600GT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WD
    Case
    Cooler Master
    Cooling
    Three fans
    Keyboard
    Dell Quietkey
    Mouse
    Dell Optical
    Internet Speed
    10 MBPS
its not a stupid question when i 1st got this computer it was hidden not obvious to shut down
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    lenovo
    CPU
    intel quad 2.4
    Memory
    6GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    in vidieo
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable
    Hard Drives
    650GB 7200RPM Serial ATA hard drive
1. Open Taskbar and Start Menu Properties by clicking the Start button
GetOpenContent.aspx
, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Taskbar and Start Menu.
2. Clear the Lock the taskbar check box.
3. Select the Auto-hide the taskbar check box.
The taskbar is hidden from view. You can see it again by pointing to the place where you last saw it.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD AM2 6000+
    Motherboard
    Nvidia M2N-E SLI
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 7600GT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WD
    Case
    Cooler Master
    Cooling
    Three fans
    Keyboard
    Dell Quietkey
    Mouse
    Dell Optical
    Internet Speed
    10 MBPS
Thank you - I can now turn off my computer!
I tried right clicking on the command bar,but it doesn't seem to have the "hide" option. Also, I have a SiteAdvisor and Lexmark printer icon on another bar - can I move them to to be on the main command bar somehow?
 

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I read a note on how to ask for help - but this is such a basic question, I am embarrassed to ask it.

The only dumb question is the one not asked. Happy to see you also got your issue sorted.

PS - Glad to see you read the "How to ask for help" post :)
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XBX2
    Memory
    Corsair TWIN2X4096-PC8500 (2x2GHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1GHz)
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium - Fatality Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    hp w2207h (22" widescreen)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    One 750GB, 2x500GB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drives (32meg)
    PSU
    Antec Neo HE 550
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Internet Speed
    "High" Speed DSL? Is that like low speed FIOS?
    Other Info
    Q6600 B3 Revision OC to 3.0GHz
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