Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?

I keep getting the subject message when I start up the computer. The only way I can get rid of of the message is if I keep rebooting the system for a while. Any one have any ideas as to what is causing this??? Thanks
Model Name: Mac Pro
Model Identifier: MacPro3,1
Processor Name: Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed: 2.8 GHz
Number Of Processors: 2
Total Number Of Cores: 8
L2 Cache (per processor): 12 MB
Memory: 10 GB
Bus Speed: 1.6 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MP31.006C.B05
SMC Version (system): 1.25f4

You'd have to do more and try eliminating one by one.
But first step would be clone your system and run Disk Warrior on the clone, then from there, use DW on your system as well.
As to what other hardware you have, from PCIe to USB/FW, including cables.... the same as FAQ for kernel panics and how to avoid and prevent as the MacFixit/Cnet tutorial goes into.

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I am in OS 10.8.5 on a Mac Pro. I get repeated message upon start-up "are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?" Restarting does not stop the message. Nor does canceling it. It keeps occuring, blocking my ability to do applications. Because it comes to the front all the time, and the "shutdown" button is lit, if I inadvertently hit a return key while typing something else, the computer shuts down. I have a western digital backup disk-dismounting that has no effect. I have also run the disk utility permissions repair a few times to no avail.
Thanks for any advice.
Nov 26, 2013

This might happen if your power button is malfunctioning. Remember a slight tap of the power button will bring up that screen. Bring it in for service if it is readily reproducible.

I see a small window displaying "Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now". How do I stop appearing this window

I see a small window displaying "Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now". How do I stop appearing this window

Is this after you've chosen to Shutdown from the Menu, or just on it's own?
You can press the esc key to cancel, or Enter key to shutdown.
Check your System Preferences>Energy Saver>Schedule & see if it's set to shutdown at a certain time.

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Can you perhaps look in the console (/utilities/console) and watch for what's written around the time of the dialog?
Perhaps an indication is there.

When i remove power adaptop it says ''are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?'' what should i do????

when i remove power adaptop it says ''are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?'' what should i do????

It sounds like you need a new battery. Does it show any charge left when you unplug AC?
If it does, try this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964

The "Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?" window continues to pop up... I'm not pressing the power key on my 2008 Macbook.

It's easier to just show you -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNC8zml7LSs&feature=youtu.be
The window keeps popping us as if the power button is continually being pressed... however it's not. I've tried mashing the button a few times to see if I can get it unstuck but no luck. Ugh this is so annoying because even if I leave the message open and continue work on another window, it will refresh and become the active window again making me have to click to a different window again to repeat work. Typing this forum entry, for instance, was a pain in the butt because of this.
Probably has something to do with the coffee that was spilt on it a year ago... but I haven't had anyissues until now. Please advise, is there away to turn it off? any work arounds anyone knows of?
Johnny

Check this or maybe the coffee has finally taken it's toll and you might want to take ot in to Apple.
Best
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10834

Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now? Message

This seems to happen repeatedly with a Macbook Pro and the 30" cinema display.
I have resolved this by unplugging the monitor and plugging it back it.
It doesn't appear to happen when you plug the macbookpro power supply in first before plugging in the cinema display and usb.

The display consumes much more power than your MBP, hence the glich. Always use your poewer supply, unless it will be a very short presentaion

"Are you sure you want to shut down your computer?" prompt pops up for no reason and continues to pop up after selecting Cancel. How can I stop this?

"Are you sure you want to shut down your computer?" prompt pops up for no reason and continues to pop up after selecting Cancel. How can I stop this?
Mac Pro. OS 10.6.8

Then I suggest you read this thread regarding the 30" Apple Cinema Display and that particular message pop up... several possible causes... common denominator, the display.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=617367

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Fernando

This is the Mac Pro desktop forum. I requested your post be moved to the MacBook Pro laptop forum.

HT3964 my macbook air keeps coming up with a message" are u sure u want to shut down..etc" after which it switches off by itself. now it's off and will not power on altogether. any suggestions?

my macbook air keeps coming up with a message" are u sure u want to shut down..etc" after which it switches off by itself. now it's off and will not power on altogether. any suggestions?

Does it power on if you plug in the charger?
But to be honest I see in your description it says 'Late 2011' so there is a good chance you have warranty right, I would take it to Apple store and let them sort it out

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If i leave my macbook inactive for around a minute the message "Are you sure you want to shut down your computer?" appears and gives me the usual options of cancel, log off, sleep and shut down. This happens even i am running a full screen programme or watching something online.
I have tried going through system preferences and changing things such as the energy saver preferences and nothing seems to work. Please help.

Check this or maybe the coffee has finally taken it's toll and you might want to take ot in to Apple.
Best
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10834

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I am asked over and over again if I want to shut down my computer now. No matter how many times I click "cancel" the box returns with the same maddening question. I'm using Lion on a Mac Pro. How can I get this to stop?

Perhaps the problem is that your Security setting is set to log you out immediately that your Sleep mode activates. And maybe your sleep setting is quite frequent.
Otherwise you may have set a shutdown timing in Energy Saver>Schedule that keeps repeating when you cancel the Shut Down window.
I haven't tried these yet and they are rather obscure, but they may be the software problems to check before servicing your hardware (keys and power button).

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Paul

Sounds like a hardware issue to me, as did your first post. I know you don't want to but I think your best bet is to take it to the shop. First though, I would try and backup everything I could.

Random "are you sure you want to shut down" prompt

i have briefly searched this forum for this issue and have found similar questions, but no solution for me. help!
my macbook pro will randomly give me the "are you sure you want to shut down" prompt. i hit cancel and then it shuts down anyway. half of the "random" times are when i come back to the computer after a while (either asleep, or closing the clamshell). it happens when i'm running on the battery or plugged in. it happens for a while, sometimes all day long, and then it might not do it for months. it happens either when i'm working or just checking email. i've checked the console and see some suspect things but i don't understand any of it. i'm a graphic designer, not an IT person. i have googled some of the phrases found in the console but the solutions proposed are all too technical for me and i can't figure out what to do. I've zapped the PRAM and it might work for a day. I've verifed disk permissions and all that other stuff and nothing has ever been found. about a month ago i finally took it to the genius bar at the apple store and they kept it overnight to check it out. they didn't find any issues with the hardware and suggested i do a clean reinstall. i did that and about two weeks later, it started again. could this perhaps be lemon? i replaced the hard drive after owning this machine for one year. i've had the computer for about 2 years now.
will somebody please help me?! i am a busy stay-at-home mom and can't spend my time searching forums and messing with this thing!

hi there,
i took the thing into the apple again last week and they ran some more tests. this time they found the logic board, more specifically the "accelerator" was messed up. they replaced the logic board and so far, no problems. but it's only been a week. i was super irritated that i even had to pay for the repair since i think the computer is a lemon. they used the "excuse" that i didn't have apple care and the machine was out of warranty. and also, that no problems were ever documented with apple. i think purchasing apple care is a scam. i have never had a problem with any of my other apple products so i have never seen the need to spend that kind of money. what kind of crap are they producing if they want all their customers to purchase apple care. bah! needless to say, i'm very upset with the way apple handled this. i've been a loyal customer since the early 90s and have spent enough $$$ with them. they can't pay for this repair? it's a manufacturing problem, not my fault.

Macbook pro random shutdown "are you sure you want to shut down?"

Firstly, I'm asking this on behalf of my boyfriend who would ask himself if his computer were working!
His MacBook Pro 2.2GHZ new since July07 has just now, when started up, started displaying the shutdown message "are you sure you want to shut down?" and then shutting down anyway. Without being asked or prompted.
This has happened everytime it has been switched on after a couple of minutes it will just do it over again. It is fully charged.
Absolutely no idea what to do other than to take it down to the Mac Store and get it looked at.
If anyone has any help or advice it would be greatly appreciated,
thanks in advance. Charlie

Ok thought i had this fixed myself, i put it down to over heating as it was just acting normally for the last couple of hours but having just turned it off and started shutting everything down for the night it turned itself on!
I think i solved this by shutting the laptop but this has never happened before. I really hope someone can help, I've googled the problem to no avail and this is pretty much my last hope.
Thanks again
Charlie

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