This is for Maxie, or anyone else who is willing to help. I can't get much help from the Windows 8 forum. But, I have a Windows 8.1 desktop that is shutting itself down automatically 30 minutes after the screen goes off. I have no idea what is wrong with it.
It also doesn't want to shut down after I shut it down myself. I have to manually shut it down.
So this Link has solved your problem .. That is good news ...
Fix Windows 8 and 8.1 Restart and Shutdown Problems by Disabling ?Hybrid Shutdown? Feature - AskVG
Yes, after I did what the link said it was instantly fixed.
Maxie, if the problem persists then I will let you know.
When I booted it up this morning, it booted up like it was in restart mode. But, I followed the instructions per the article and entered the command in the command prompt (admin). So, let's see how it does today. It went to sleep normally last night. It just booted up in restart mode.
Okay
Just got in from work, and it's shut itself down again.
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