Unable to Shut Down Computer by Typing Exit in Safe Mode

ID: Q236337

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

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 shell, 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
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb