System will not "restart"; only shuts down

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Brent

I have a strange problem with restarting Windows XP.
Unfortunately, I'm not sure if it's a hardware or a
software problem.

I am using a notebook computer (HP Pavilion) as a desktop
computer (i.e. the notebook cover is closed and I am
using an external mouse, keyboard and monitor.)

In Windows XP when I click 'Turn off the Computer' and
then 'Restart', instead of restarting automatically, it
just shuts down. This is a pain because I have to open up
the notebook and press the power button to get it booted
again. It should just restart by itself.

Like I said, maybe it's a hardware problem, but I do not
know for sure so I am posting it here.

Any suggestions?
 
Rich, I have been to that page. It's a wealth of information, but
unfortunately has not helped my situation. Most of the problems addressed on
that web site deal with the opposite of my problem: Rebooting when it's
supposed to shut down.

Thanks for the suggestion, though.
 
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