Microsoft KB Archive/298884

= &quot;It Is Now Safe to Turn the Machine Off&quot; Message When You Try to Hibernate Your Computer =

Article ID: 298884

Article Last Modified on 4/29/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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This article was previously published under Q298884





SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to hibernate a computer that is running Windows XP, you may receive the following message:

It is now safe to turn the machine off.

When you install Windows XP on a computer that is not in Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) mode (by using a standard Hardware Abstraction Layer [HAL]) and you enable the hibernate option, the computer does not turn off (enter an S4 sleep state) as expected.



CAUSE
This behavior most likely occurs on computers that have a standard PC HAL.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, you can upgrade to an ACPI HAL. However, use caution when you upgrade because there are several factors that determine if a PC is capable of supporting ACPI. Make sure that you back up and verify your data.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

266169 How to Troubleshoot Problems with Standby Mode, Hibernate Mode, and Shutting Down Your Computer in Windows 2000

216573 How Windows Determines ACPI Compatibility

299340 How to Force a Hardware Abstraction Layer During an Upgrade or New Installation of Windows XP

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