Trying to set PC not to start automatically...

[hmmm]

We are having elactricity cuts very often. I am worried about my PC so I have tried to set it up then it does not start automaticaly after power is back on.
System properties/advanced/startup and recovery settings/automaticaly restart (UNCHECKED).
Problem is, it is still starting automaticaly. Am I doing something wrong please?
Thank you.

[jseidel]

You have to change the setting in the BIOS, not Windows. Press [Delete] key at post screen to enter BIOS setup. Every BIOS is different but look for a menu item, usually under Power Management or similar, and disable the "Power on automatically when power restored." Somewhere in the BIOS there should be a menu item like this and you can disable it. Exit the BIOS and save changes according to listed F key for your BIOS and boot. Should fix you up.
J.

[SuperSparks]

You need to invest in an Uninterruptible Power Supply, or you are going to wreck that hard drive eventually. They aren't all that expensive. I like these ones:

www.apc.com

[hmmm]

Thank you so much for your advice jseidel.

SuperSparks, you are absolutely correct. In fact only two days ago I put a brand new harddrive in. Previous one totally got destroyed. Where I live is an old seaside village, beautiful but everything ancient including the electricity supply lines. Local municipal just started to a major project to bury all electricity cables under ground. I will make some inquiries regarding your suggestion.

So I hope this Bios settings is not too complicated for a half novice like me.

Have a nice evening.

[jseidel]

If you can't find your way around in the BIOS menu post back and let us know. The setting should be there somewhere if the unit is automatically powering ON.
J.

[hmmm]

Thank you jseidel. I will.