Microsoft KB Archive/254168

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Unable to Shut Down Computer by Typing Exit in Safe Mode

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Q254168

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

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SYMPTOMS
When you type exit to quit the command prompt while your computer is started with the "Safe Mode With Command prompt" option, the command prompt window closes, but the computer does not restart.

CAUSE
This behavior occurs because the EXIT command closes the command prompt windows, but it does not restart the computer.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, click Shut Down, choose a shut down option, and then click OK.

STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: logoff shutdown

Keywords : kbui KBW2KHOME

Issue type : kbprb

Technology : kbwin2000Search kbwin2000ProSearch kbwin2000Pro