Help Computer Won't Shut Down.

[Ann]

I did a Systemcare clean as I often do then wanted to close computer down in usual way Start, Shutdown but nothing happens. Can't even switch off using on/off button on tower, what shall I do please?

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

Unplug it

[Ann]

Will it lose anything mojo?

[Buenchico]

I'm sure that there's a complicated technical answer but here's what I've always done in our situation:
UNPLUG IT!

[Buenchico]

Assuming that you've already closed any programs you were using (e.g. Word) you can't lose any data you've already saved with them.

I've been fixing a few problems on two computers over the past couple of weeks, requiring me to unplug both of them several times. They still work!

[craft1948]

Hold the power off button down for about 20 seconds

[Gams]

My plug is not easy to reach so I keep the on/off button on the tower pressed in until it shuts off - takes about 30 seconds

[owdhamer]

Hold off button in for 30 secs.

[owdhamer]

Is it off yet Ann

[rojash]

"I did a Systemcare clean as I often do"

Well don't :)
General purpose registry cleaners rarely do any good, and often do damage.

[Ann]

Many thanks to you all last night - sorry I didn't reply I did what Mojo suggested and it switched off - seems ok this morning so was the right thing to do - thanks. :)
Methyl - this is one of the clean up progs (free) I use, its very good, you said you hadn't come across it so here is the link - hope its of use.
http://advanced-systemcare.todownload.com/?gclid=COrXrKrM7LQCFXDLtAodOz0AbQ

[netibiza]

neti fashion is to kick the damn thing, but that can cause serious harm.