Re: pc turns itself on!

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From: Sharon F (sharonfDEL_at_ETEmvps.org)
Date: 03/25/04


Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 13:52:21 -0600

On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:22:04 -0800, David wrote:

> Just bought a new Fry's pc, after turning it off it turns itself back on in
> a few minutes! If anyone could help with how to fix the problem I'd most
> appreciate the help.

Check your BIOS settings (directions for "how to" should be in the system
manual). Look for "wake" settings that are enabled and disable them.
Examples of what you might find: Wake on Ring, Wake on RTC, Wake on LAN.

If no Wake settings were enabled, contact tech support for the system. You
may have an electrical problem within the system, perhaps a faulty on/off
switch.

-- 
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User


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