Re: Help: System keeps coming out of Standby/Hibernate

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From: Default (user_sucking_at_the_host.smooth)
Date: 05/14/04 

Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 03:40:54 GMT

Sharon F wrote:
> On Thu, 13 May 2004 14:37:53 GMT, Default wrote:
>
>> My system has recently developed the habit of automatically coming
>> out of standby every 30 mins or so. Also if I hibernate the system,
>> then the computer will start up again after every 30 mins or so.
>>
>> Is there a tool I can use to target the problem?
>>
>> Thanks
>
> If the computer is starting from a powered off state (hibernate),
> there are most likely "Wake..." settings in BIOS that are enabled:
> wake on LAN, wake on Ring, wake on timer, etc. If there are no wake
> settings in BIOS, the system power supply or power switch may be
> faulty.
>
> The standby problem may or may not be related. There are many
> programs that can be configured to perform tasks if the machine is
> idle after x number of minutes. Check settings in programs that are
> normally left running. Also, check the configuration of each task
> listed in Scheduled Tasks.

OK after little more testing, I have more feedback.

I switched off my PC (via shutdown) and the thing didn't start up again
until I switched it back on manually.

But if I Hibernate or Standby it, it switches on automatically after approx
20-30 mins. There are no wake on LAN options set. The PC has a builtin LAN
and also Wireless. The LAN is set to switch off in Device Manager and the
Wireless is set to Maximum power save mode. Both options *don't* appear to
be the culprit.

The PC is a Sony laptop with XP Home OEM.

Is there a utility I can use to troubleshoot my problem here? How can I use
Event Viewer more effectively?

Thanks, I appreciate the input.

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