It was not touchpad blocker causing this problem -the problem came back.
However after more research, this is working, thanks to Philip Tory http://www.tomsguide.com/answers/id-3226598/acer-aspire-shut-completely.html
1. Type Control Panel in the search box.
2. Click “Control Panel”.
3. Click “Power Options” (the view mode should be small icons)
4. In the left menu, click “Choose what the power buttons do”.
5. Click “Change settings that are currently unavailable”.
6. Scroll down to “Shutdown settings” and Uncheck “Turn on fast startup”.
7. Click “Save changes” and exit.
The blue light goes out almost immediately so I’m very hopeful the problem is solved. Again I will confirm in a day or two.
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