Safari frozen, won't let me shut down.

[tximacusr]

I bought a 15" MacPro a few weeks ago.
I was using Firefox when viewing the Houston Chronicle online. Then the pages started to freeze. I decided to close Firefox and shut down the computer; however, it won't shut down unless I close Firefox.

I used the "Command-Option-Control-Power Button" but Safari won't close. What else can I try? Thanks!

 

[Intell]

Press and hold the power button until it turns off, then turn it back on again and continue use of the machine.

 

[tximacusr]

Press and hold the power button until it turns off, then turn it back on again and continue use of the machine.

Tried it. Didn't work.
It gave me this prompt:

 

[Intell]

You didn't hold it long enough. Hold it for about 30-60 seconds or until the machine turn off.

 

[0000111]

You didn't hold it long enough. Hold it for about 30-60 seconds or until the machine turn off.

I second this strategy. Though it feels much longer, it should be about 5-10 seconds to register.

This article also explains shutting it down on a frozen machine remotely through Screen Sharing, which seems like a long shot:
http://blog.conradchavez.com/2006/04/25/force-shutdown-restart-macosx/

Last-ditch-attempt, I'd say run videos on your laptop until it drains the battery completely, then wait for its safety sleep to also die. Which would take waaaaay long...

 

[GGJstudios]

Tried it. Didn't work.
It gave me this prompt:

You need to press and hold the power button for a longer period of time. It will shut down if you keep holding it.

 

[0000111]

I'm guessing OP successfully turned his computer off, which is why he isn't responding

You need to press and hold the power button for a longer period of time. It will shut down if you keep holding it.

You know, I now understand how you guys get up to tens of thousands of posts. You reply to EVERYTHING

 

[GGJstudios]

You know, I now understand how you guys get up to tens of thousands of posts. You reply to EVERYTHING

Lots of folks need help.

 

[tximacusr]

You didn't hold it long enough. Hold it for about 30-60 seconds or until the machine turn off.

OK. It finally shut down. Thanks for your assistance.
I used the "Command-Option-Esc."

 

[Intell]

You're welcome. If it happens again, you may need to diagnose what Firefox is doing that causes those hangs.

 

[0000111]

Lots of folks need help.

A gentleman and a scholar!

OK. It finally shut down. Thanks for your assistance.
I used the "Command-Option-Esc."