diff --git a/SafeShutdown.py b/SafeShutdown.py
index 7d6393b..98276e0 100644
--- a/SafeShutdown.py
+++ b/SafeShutdown.py
@@ -16,11 +16,11 @@
 #functions that handle button events
 def when_pressed():
   led.blink(.2,.2)
-  os.system("sudo killall emulationstation && sleep 5s && sudo shutdown -h now")
+  os.system("sudo killall emulationstation ; sleep 5s ; sudo shutdown -h now")
 def when_released():
   led.on()
 def reboot(): 
-  os.system("sudo killall emulationstation && sleep 5s && sudo reboot")
+  os.system("sudo killall emulationstation ; sleep 5s ; sudo reboot")
   
 btn = Button(powerPin, hold_time=hold)
 rebootBtn = Button(resetPin)