I shut down pc only for it to restart by itself

JamesJoanne · 20 May 2017 at 11:11

As per title,

I try to shut down my PC, it stays off for 2-3 seconds and then restarts. I have disabled wake on Lan.

What is the usual culprit here? I use win 10 Pro, Asus 270E.

Cheers!

mickyflinn · 20 May 2017 at 11:39

How are you shuting down windows or using the power button ?

JamesJoanne · 20 May 2017 at 11:41

I shut down via windows start menu

mickyflinn · 20 May 2017 at 11:50

Here is an article take a look, hope it helps.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-restarts-after-selecting-shutdown

JamesJoanne · 20 May 2017 at 12:05

None of them worked. I dont get a blue screen. It just restarts itself.

HoneyBadger · 20 May 2017 at 12:14

Try doing a CMD prompt and typing shutdown -s

Plec · 20 May 2017 at 17:32

As above - but if that doesn't work try disconnecting all the F_Panel connectors and then use the onboard motherboard start button to start the computer.

If it shuts down OK - you may have a dodgy case lead - or loose fitting.

You could try clearing the CMOS too - and reapplying setting.

Hagar · 22 May 2017 at 11:32

I had this problem for several days, restarting at shutdown and starting when switching on at the wall without using the power button. Ryzen 1700, C6H board.

This was solved after a lot of head scratching my simply replacing the CMOS battery.

I replaced it with a new one, as it was under the gfx card, but possibly could have simply removed and replaced the same battery (not sure). I have had no re-occurrence of the problem. A £2 fix.

Glanza · 22 May 2017 at 12:17

What specs and are you plugged into a UPS or not?

VKleita · 22 May 2017 at 13:31

I seem to remember reading many years ago of "Hybrid start up" being able to cause this.
Might be worth turning off, its in the Power options section.