Re: PC does not go into standby



Hash,

Is it the same screen saver you always use with standby? Here's why I ask.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306676&sd=tech

Also check this site: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_standby.htm

Drew

"hash" <hasmukh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hello
>
> I have XP Home SP2.
>
> I can select a screen saver which comes after 5 minutes of inactivity.
> But the pc does not go into standby mode after 15 mins which I select from
> Monitor Power > Turn off monitor After 10 mins and > System standby After
> 15 mins.
>
> The Power Scheme I have selected is Energy Star. In the past my pc would
> go into standby mode after 15 mins. and when I come back to it afterwards
> and shake a mouse the monitor will turn on.
>
> But now I only get the screen saver after 5 mins and then the monitor is
> on then screen saver after 5 mins and the cycle is repeated. There is no
> standby mode where the power light of my pc would flash until I shake the
> mouse. Please assist. Thank you.
>
> Regards
> Hash
>


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