[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by cc_in_oh

Shot in the dark, but if you had Fast Startup turned off, the major releases often turn it back on? Can't see how that would affect the router when you shut down though. Is it connected directly or through a switch?

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Thanks for the tip, I've set Fast Start off, didn't know it was there - I'll let you know if it has any effect. If it doesn't I'll inject a switch into the loop, I have one somewhere - maybe more than one.

BR

Bingo - just did a Windows Reset followed by a Windows Shutdown - no router restarts

Why didn't MS gurus suggest turning off Fast Start.

Because I never sit around waiting for it to boot, I've no idea whether it took longer or shorter - maybe a minute to get to the desktop (no logon) and another one to get the tray apps settled and a tidy taskbar.

Thanks a heck of a lot - BR