>With any ACPI-compliant computer (basically, any modern laptop or desktop) you don't need to yank the power cord or pop the battery to force a shutdown. Just press and hold the power button for 4+ seconds.
That's what I finally did. I wasn't holding it down long enough (I guess I'm too darn impatient!!)
Cathy Pountney, Microsoft Visual FoxPro MVP Memorial Business Systems, Inc. (www.mbs-intl.com)
