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  2. Shutdown (computing) - Wikipedia

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    In Unix and Linux, the shutdown command can be used to turn off or reboot a computer. Only the superuser or a user with special privileges can shut the system down. One commonly issued form of this command is shutdown -h now, which will shut down a system immediately. Another one is shutdown -r now to reboot.

  3. Magic SysRq key - Wikipedia

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    The combinations always assume the QWERTY keyboard layout; [citation needed] for example, on the Dvorak keyboard layout, the combination to shut down the system uses the R key instead of O. Furthermore, some keyboards may not provide a separate SysRq key. In this case, a separate PrtScn key should be present.

  4. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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    Desktop Gold may not be able to launch on your PC due to some compatibility issues with Flash Player. 1. Restart your computer. 2. Uninstall Flash Player PPAPI by accessing the Programs & Features window in the Control Panel. 3. Launch Desktop Gold.

  5. Booting - Wikipedia

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    Boot loaders may face peculiar constraints, especially in size; for instance, on the IBM PC and compatibles, the boot code must fit in the Master Boot Record (MBR) and the Partition Boot Record (PBR), which in turn are limited to a single sector; on the IBM System/360, the size is limited by the IPL medium, e.g., card size, track size.

  6. AOL Dialer: Fix common problems - AOL Help

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    1. Check or uncheck, “I have to dial this number to turn off call waiting.” 2. Confirm the proper code is listed. For most telephone services, this code is *70. Note: If your connection problems persist, try removing the checkmark for call waiting. Dialing *70 can prevent the call from completing when the phone line does not have the call ...

  7. Save All Around by Powering Your Computer Down -- Savings ...

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    Turning your computer on and off won't cause damage. These days, laptops and desktops are designed to withstand 40,000 power-ups and shutdowns before failure. That's the equivalent to turning your ...

  8. Here’s what it means to optimize your computer - AOL

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    Once downloaded, it helps speed up your device by removing unnecessary software and files, and fixes problems that can cause computers to randomly restart or lose internet connectivity. 2. Restart ...

  9. Disable third-party firewall software - AOL Help

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    3. Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off. 4. If you are prompted for an administrator password or permission, type the appropriate password or click Continue to confirm. 5. On the General tab, select the Off (not recommended) option, and then click OK. 6. Close all windows that were opened during the above procedure.