[Las Vegas Ron]

It helps to get one out the door faster. I always kill all the power to the computer and UPS when leaving.

Not trying to be argumentative, but once you power down, just get up and leave.

Why do you have to wait until it completes its command?

I know we all have our ways, is it just a habit or is there a technical reason?

[Paladin2]

Because computers have to finish their business before they have their power cut off or they complain on the next start.

[SeekAndFind]

RE: Why do you have to wait until it completes its command?

I know a guy who wanted to make ABSOLUTELY sure his computer is powered down before he leaves.

REASON: His hard disk crashed because of a power surge when he forgot to power down his computer one night.