Computer not staying in Stand by Mode

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Whenever I put my computer into stand by afte 5 minutes or so it will itself
go back to normal. Even when I set it to go into hibernation it will
automatically go back to normal without anything being touched or moved !
Someone already posted that some program might be running and it is
returning my computer back to normal, but how can I check what could be
running?
I need to stop this.. it is driving me insane !!
 
Nerisa said:
Whenever I put my computer into stand by afte 5 minutes or so it will
itself go back to normal. Even when I set it to go into hibernation it
will automatically go back to normal without anything being touched or
moved ! Someone already posted that some program might be running and
it is returning my computer back to normal, but how can I check what
could be running?
I need to stop this.. it is driving me insane !!
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Do you have a wireless keyboard/mouse? These devices constantly poll the
system and will produce those symptoms. If not, you could do a
clean-boot to determine what is running. See:

Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434

and How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

Malke
 
Yes I do have a wireless keyboard and mouse but even when I take the
batteries out of them the computer will still automatically turn itself back
 
Nerisa said:
Yes I do have a wireless keyboard and mouse but even when I take the
batteries out of them the computer will still automatically turn
itself back on ?
If that is what if affecting it what can I do ??
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I really don't know since I don't use wireless keyboards or mice (or
ever put any of my desktops into standby). I would go to the
keyboard/mouse mftr.'s website and see if there is an FAQ, workaround,
etc. Maybe someone who uses wireless keyboards/mice will post an answer
or workaround.

Malke
 
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