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[pcemkr]

I select TURN OFF option when the Standby, Turn off, Restart box appears.
Unless it's a setting I am unaware of, I have no clue why it's doing this.

The only thing I have found that keeps it from turning on is to unplug the power source.
It's all very odd.

[screen317]

Take a screenshot of the box you are clicking when you are shutting down and post it here.

[pcemkr]

Attched is a screenshot of the box that appears when I go to Start, Turn off computer...I select Turn Off to shut it down.

I noticed last night it seems to turn itself back on at midnight (12:00 am). I tried checking the settings to see if I could see anything and what I was able to check/find was limited, but didn't show anything unusual.

Thank you for helping!

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[screen317]

Hi,

I apologize for the delay.

What an odd issue. I'm not sure what to tell you at this point. I suggest posting in our PC Help forum since this most likely isn't malware.

[pcemkr]

Thank you so much for all of your help with this!!!
I appreciate your patience, dedication & tenacity in getting to the root of the problem.
You are wonderful!!!

Have a fabulous day!!!

[screen317]

You're very welcome!

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-screen317

[screen317]

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