Re: Hibernating/Stand by problem

ok.
hope it is helpful.....
"Barbaraann" <Barbaraann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:8B12A57D-F51A-4CAF-B86A-A0DE30EFF181@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thank you DB. I will try this along with Rock's suggestion and let you know.
Redhead
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Rehead


"dB" wrote:

> Sounds like a real challenge. And
> maybe anything that I could suggest
> would be futile.
>
> And since the techs have conferred with you, then
> I am sure your cmos/bios power management
> settings have been reviewed.
>
> However, we (you and I) know that if you physically removed
> the a/c power, then it couldn't turn
> back on after you initiated hibernation.
>
> If I recall there is a "power down" option designed
> to end the power after it goes into hibernation.
> However, this powerdown feature is not for standby
> mode. But again, I am sure you and the techs looked
> into this already.
>
> Another option would be if you actually had a windows
> setup cd, then maybe a "repair installation"
> might resolve the issue.
>
> There is a possibility that a freeware
> from Microsoft.com called autoruns might reveal
> additional processes that are running without
> your knowledge or permission.
>
> In Autoruns you can go through each tab and see if
> you find anything suspicious, especially
> under that task tab.
>
> Further, it might be worth a try to initiate
> hibernation directly. You can create a shortcut
> on the desktop and enter the following:
>
> %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe PowrProf.dll, SetSuspendState m2
>
> Maybe bypassing the shutdown window might
> be helpful.
>
> I am remembering that there is a website that
> tests all of your power features and provides you
> with a report of the results and registry keys affected.
>
> If I remember where this site is, I will be glad to
> forward the url to you....
>
>
>
> "Barbaraann" <Barbaraann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:5D1A7463-2D66-4C97-810D-ECB1A78C1D83@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi, I am having an ongoing problem with hibernate and stand by.
> 1. PC goes into hibernate or stand by when scheduled.
> 2. At :21 and :51 past the hour the PC is awakened.
> 3. 5 minutes later the PC returns to Hibernate or stand by.
> 4. To fix it I have done the following;
> a. Remove battery, wait 30 minutes reinstall. This did work for 36 hours.
> b. Run msconfig disable and enable.
> c. Run check disc, defrag, delete cookies and temp files.
> 5. Problem ongoing for over a year.
> 6. System is 512mb mem, intel P4 3.0mhz. Norton internet security, aol 9.0
> se, microsoft office 2003.
> 7. What is causing this? It is driving me crazy tring to fix this. This is a
> gateway I have frustrated their techs. Their final suggestion being to make a
> CD copy of the system restore drivers. Unistall and reinstall.
>
> ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU!
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> Rehead
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