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wheel keeps spinning. how turn off computer?

My husband's computer is hung up with a spinning wheel. Can't even force quit (get to that place). How to turn off the computer?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jul 2, 2013 3:02 PM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2013 3:21 PM

Hold the power button down for 10+ seconds.

ciao.

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Jul 2, 2013 3:21 PM in response to gailfromsanta rosa

Hold the power button down for 10+ seconds.

ciao.

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wheel keeps spinning. how turn off computer?

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