can't go to sleep

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Benjamin Yazersky CPA

I have a XP computer that won't go to sleep.
It is completely up to date on updates


If I ....

Start
Turn off Computer
Standby

the computer will go into standby
but it wakes itself up in about a minute or two
sometimes the monitor stays asleep - sometimes the monitor wakes up with the
computer


also, it won't go into sleep mode if left idle for the amount of time left
idle in the power settings in the control panel
just the screen saver
i think it does put the monitor to sleep
but the computer just won't go to sleep






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Benjamin Yazersky CPA said:
I have a XP computer that won't go to sleep.
It is completely up to date on updates


If I ....

Start
Turn off Computer
Standby

the computer will go into standby
but it wakes itself up in about a minute or two
sometimes the monitor stays asleep - sometimes the monitor wakes up with the
computer
Click to expand...
also, it won't go into sleep mode if left idle for the amount of time left
idle in the power settings in the control panel
just the screen saver
i think it does put the monitor to sleep
but the computer just won't go to sleep
___________________________________
<<< Benjamin Yazersky, CPA [NJ & NY] >>>
-----> real address on hobokeni or hobokenx <-----
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does this machine on Tablets or Drugs? :-).

Try to check your Power settings for Standby and other settings.
Does the machine in general operate okay other than the sleepless night it
has LOL.
HTH.
nass
 
no, the computer is not on drugs, or steroids <g>

I have tried various power settings - all with the same results

the computer just will not go into standby mode after the appropriate time
passes
or if I put it into standby mode, it will wake itself up in a couple of
minutes




___________________________________
<<< Benjamin Yazersky, CPA [NJ & NY] >>>
-----> real address on hobokeni or hobokenx <-----





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nass said:
Benjamin Yazersky CPA said:
I have a XP computer that won't go to sleep.
It is completely up to date on updates


If I ....

Start
Turn off Computer
Standby

the computer will go into standby
but it wakes itself up in about a minute or two
sometimes the monitor stays asleep - sometimes the monitor wakes up with
the
computer
Click to expand...
also, it won't go into sleep mode if left idle for the amount of time
left
idle in the power settings in the control panel
just the screen saver
i think it does put the monitor to sleep
but the computer just won't go to sleep
___________________________________
<<< Benjamin Yazersky, CPA [NJ & NY] >>>
-----> real address on hobokeni or hobokenx <-----
Click to expand...

does this machine on Tablets or Drugs? :-).

Try to check your Power settings for Standby and other settings.
Does the machine in general operate okay other than the sleepless night it
has LOL.
HTH.
nass
Click to expand...
 
Hi Ben,
This issue can happen if your Screen saver start to kick in and brought your
Machine from Hibernation, so try to change the Screen saver to test.
Also one of your Driver Power settings is not using the ACPI properly.
The System Cannot Go to Standby Mode Because the...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/197477/EN-US/

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) overvie
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...proddocs/en-us/dm_status_volume.mspx?mfr=true

Open a run command and type in:
sfc /scannow click [OK] and let it run.
You Pagefile can be also a cause so monitor pagefile usage:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm
HTH.
nass
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Benjamin Yazersky CPA said:
no, the computer is not on drugs, or steroids <g>

I have tried various power settings - all with the same results

the computer just will not go into standby mode after the appropriate time
passes
or if I put it into standby mode, it will wake itself up in a couple of
minutes




___________________________________
<<< Benjamin Yazersky, CPA [NJ & NY] >>>
-----> real address on hobokeni or hobokenx <-----





"This written advice was not intended or written to be used, and it cannot
be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be
imposed on the taxpayer."

(The foregoing legend has been affixed pursuant to U.S. Treasury Regulations
governing tax practice.)





The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to
which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged
material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or
taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or
entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received
this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any
computer.


nass said:
Benjamin Yazersky CPA said:
I have a XP computer that won't go to sleep.
It is completely up to date on updates


If I ....

Start
Turn off Computer
Standby

the computer will go into standby
but it wakes itself up in about a minute or two
sometimes the monitor stays asleep - sometimes the monitor wakes up with
the
computer
Click to expand...
also, it won't go into sleep mode if left idle for the amount of time
left
idle in the power settings in the control panel
just the screen saver
i think it does put the monitor to sleep
but the computer just won't go to sleep
___________________________________
<<< Benjamin Yazersky, CPA [NJ & NY] >>>
-----> real address on hobokeni or hobokenx <-----
Click to expand...

does this machine on Tablets or Drugs? :-).

Try to check your Power settings for Standby and other settings.
Does the machine in general operate okay other than the sleepless night it
has LOL.
HTH.
nass
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
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