OK then here we go...
disabling automatic boot caused me to see a scary blue screen on every shut down. The screen contains text as follows-
"A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:
Check to make sure any new hardware is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any windows updates you might need.
If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching and shadowing.
If you need to use safe mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup Options and then select Safe Mode.
Technical Information:
***STOP: 0x0000000A (0x00000016, 0x00000002, 0x00000000, 0x804F6519)"
I have a few other items to remove (such as a mobile PIN card reader and its software) but if you have any other ideas please let me know.
Regards
wizzy