Windows is stuck when trying to come back from sleep/hibernation

Wondering if anybody else is having the same issue...

The computer goes to sleep/hibernation without any problems. However, when I
try to resume from the sleep/hibernation, it gets stuck on the screen saying
"Windows is resuming from sleep (or hibernation)..." and I have no other
choice but restart. The only thing that I can do is move the mouse - no other
key combination works.

Also, windows gets stuck on the screen when you try to shut it down. So, I
have to restart it or turn it off the "hard way."

I am running a PC 3.2 GHz, 1.5 G of ram, 256 MBs Radeon 6600, 250 G of HD.
The hardware has no problems.

I have consulted one of the "computer techs" that I know, and he says the
issue might be with BIOS. He says that I should have tweaked with it before
installing the Vista.

Any ideas how to go around to correct the problem?

On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:47:02 -0700, Dima
<Dima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Wondering if anybody else is having the same issue...
>
>The computer goes to sleep/hibernation without any problems. However, when I
>try to resume from the sleep/hibernation, it gets stuck on the screen saying
>"Windows is resuming from sleep (or hibernation)..." and I have no other
>choice but restart. The only thing that I can do is move the mouse - no other
>key combination works.
>
>Also, windows gets stuck on the screen when you try to shut it down. So, I
>have to restart it or turn it off the "hard way."
>
>I am running a PC 3.2 GHz, 1.5 G of ram, 256 MBs Radeon 6600, 250 G of HD.
>The hardware has no problems.
>
>I have consulted one of the "computer techs" that I know, and he says the
>issue might be with BIOS. He says that I should have tweaked with it before
>installing the Vista.
>
>Any ideas how to go around to correct the problem?

Go to control panel>power settings> and set it to "never sleep"

Jonah

The computer only goes to hibernate/sleep when I press the button - so, it's
not the start that I am having troubles with, it's getting out of that mode.

"Jonah" wrote:

> On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:47:02 -0700, Dima
> <Dima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Wondering if anybody else is having the same issue...
> >
> >The computer goes to sleep/hibernation without any problems. However, when I
> >try to resume from the sleep/hibernation, it gets stuck on the screen saying
> >"Windows is resuming from sleep (or hibernation)..." and I have no other
> >choice but restart. The only thing that I can do is move the mouse - no other
> >key combination works.
> >
> >Also, windows gets stuck on the screen when you try to shut it down. So, I
> >have to restart it or turn it off the "hard way."
> >
> >I am running a PC 3.2 GHz, 1.5 G of ram, 256 MBs Radeon 6600, 250 G of HD.
> >The hardware has no problems.
> >
> >I have consulted one of the "computer techs" that I know, and he says the
> >issue might be with BIOS. He says that I should have tweaked with it before
> >installing the Vista.
> >
> >Any ideas how to go around to correct the problem?
>
> Go to control panel>power settings> and set it to "never sleep"
>
> Jonah
>

On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:53:02 -0700, Dima
<Dima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>The computer only goes to hibernate/sleep when I press the button - so, it's
>not the start that I am having troubles with, it's getting out of that mode.
>
Sorry - no comprende - which button are you pressing?

Mine went into sleep mode automatically by default, could not revive
it without a hard reset so I set it to "never sleep" problem solved.

Shutdown default was "sleep", tweaked it to be "shutdown instead -
fixed.

Don't really understand what you are getting at here?

Jonah

When I push either the power button on the computer or the "sleep" button on
the keyboard. Depends what functions I assign to the buttons in the "what the
power buttons do" in the power management option.

The thing is, all the buttons are working correctly, I have no problems
getting my comptuer to sleep/hibernate. The problem exists when I try to get
it out of sleeping/hibernating. It locks up on the screen that says "windows
is resuming from sleeping (or hibernating) ..." The only thing that works on
that screen is my mouse.

"Jonah" wrote:

> On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:53:02 -0700, Dima
> <Dima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >The computer only goes to hibernate/sleep when I press the button - so, it's
> >not the start that I am having troubles with, it's getting out of that mode.
> >
> Sorry - no comprende - which button are you pressing?
>
> Mine went into sleep mode automatically by default, could not revive
> it without a hard reset so I set it to "never sleep" problem solved.
>
> Shutdown default was "sleep", tweaked it to be "shutdown instead -
> fixed.
>
> Don't really understand what you are getting at here?
>
> Jonah
>

On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:17:08 -0700, Dima
<Dima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>When I push either the power button on the computer or the "sleep" button on
>the keyboard. Depends what functions I assign to the buttons in the "what the
>power buttons do" in the power management option.
>
>The thing is, all the buttons are working correctly, I have no problems
>getting my comptuer to sleep/hibernate. The problem exists when I try to get
>it out of sleeping/hibernating. It locks up on the screen that says "windows
>is resuming from sleeping (or hibernating) ..." The only thing that works on
>that screen is my mouse.
>
snip

Oh OK I am with you now. I am using a Win95 Keyboard here a real
antique and it does not have all the fancy stuff on it so I am afraid
I can't help you.

Sorry

Jonah

Same problem here. Can't figure out whats going on! It worked at first, now
it just locks up. UUgghh!!

Rob

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"Jonah" wrote:

> On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:17:08 -0700, Dima
> <Dima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >When I push either the power button on the computer or the "sleep" button on
> >the keyboard. Depends what functions I assign to the buttons in the "what the
> >power buttons do" in the power management option.
> >
> >The thing is, all the buttons are working correctly, I have no problems
> >getting my comptuer to sleep/hibernate. The problem exists when I try to get
> >it out of sleeping/hibernating. It locks up on the screen that says "windows
> >is resuming from sleeping (or hibernating) ..." The only thing that works on
> >that screen is my mouse.
> >
> snip
>
> Oh OK I am with you now. I am using a Win95 Keyboard here a real
> antique and it does not have all the fancy stuff on it so I am afraid
> I can't help you.
>
> Sorry
>
> Jonah
>

There is a checkbox to 'allow to wake from sleep" in the Device Manager
device Properties for the Keyboard and Mouse. click start orb, type:
devmgmt.msc

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"go-to-lady" <go-to-lady.35njh0@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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> Jonah;30949 Wrote:
>> On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:47:02 -0700, Dima
>> <Dima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> Go to control panel>power settings> and set it to "never sleep"
>>
>> Jonah
>
> I edited the below to suit my specific problem:
>
> DELL XPS 210. The entire specs are below my question so people don't
> get off track!
>
> The computer goes to sleep/hibernation without any problems. When I try
> to resume from the sleep/hibernation, nothing happens. My screen is
> black, my mouse cursor is frozen and the keyboard does not react at all
> so I cannot do a warm boot.
>
> I tried holding the power button in for a few seconds and then a few
> more seconds in case I'm supposed to do that to wake it up. No go.
>
> I have to press the power button and hold it in for several seconds to
> turn the computer off.
>
> Then when I turn it back on, of course I get the options to start in
> safe mode, normal mode, etc.
>
> I start it in normal mode and everything works fine, until I leave it
> overnight.
>
> *I already have this set this way: control panel>power settings> and
> set it to "never sleep". Didn't fix it.*
>
> My computer specs:
>
> OS Name Microsoft® Windows VistaT Home Premium
> Version 6.0.6000 Build 6000
> OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
> System Name XPS210
> System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
> System Model Dell - (personal so deleted)
> System Type X86-based PC
> Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6320 @ 1.86GHz, 1861 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2
> Logical Processor(s)
> BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. 2.3.2, 3/30/2007
> SMBIOS Version 2.3
> Windows Directory C:\Windows
> System Directory C:\Windows\system32
> Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume3
> Locale United States
> Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.0.6000.16407"
> User Name XPS210\XPS-OCT07
> Time Zone Eastern Standard Time
> Total Physical Memory 2,045.32 MB
> Available Physical Memory 1.17 GB
> Total Virtual Memory 4.21 GB
> Available Virtual Memory 2.99 GB
> Page File Space 2.29 GB
> Page File C:\pagefile.sys
>
> Thank you,
> Steph
>
>
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> go-to-lady

Have you checked to see if you have a later ACPI driver available? Does
your BIOS support it and is the BIOS set correctly. Do you have a
hiberfil.sys on your hard drive. Many BIOS's, even some very recent ones,
don't support the hybrid mode. Mine is only a year old and I have
hibernation only available. Check your BIOS section of your manual.

"go-to-lady" <go-to-lady.35nqf3@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> Mark L. Ferguson;631954 Wrote:
>> There is a checkbox to 'allow to wake from sleep" in the Device Manager.
>>
>> device Properties for the Keyboard and Mouse. click start orb, type:
>> devmgmt.msc
>>
>> Mark L. Ferguson
>
> I already have my keyboard and mouse set that way. What else can you
> suggest, please?
>
> Steph
>
>
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> go-to-lady

Check the ACPI suspend type in the BIOS. One of my machines has the S1&S3
selection which supports the hybrid shutdown. My other one only supports S1
or S3 so I have to choose Power on suspend (sleep) or Suspend to RAM
(hibernation) Your hiberfil is a system file and if you haven't set your
Folder Options to show system files you won't see it. You can run Disk
Cleanup and see if it shows as an option to delete. You can just cancel out
after you check

"go-to-lady" <go-to-lady.35o6e3@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> John Barnes;632347 Wrote:
>> Have you checked to see if you have a later ACPI driver available? Does
>> your BIOS support it and is the BIOS set correctly. Do you have a
>> hiberfil.sys on your hard drive. Many BIOS's, even some very recent
>> ones, don't support the hybrid mode. Mine is only a year old and I have
>> hibernation only available. Check your BIOS section of your manual.
>
> I got my computer this past July, 2007. I searched my hard drive for
> hiberfil.sys and that file is not there.
>
> My current BIOS is BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. 2.3.2, 3/30/2007. There
> is an update to version 2.4.0 which I'm going to do after I post this
> message.
>
> In the manual the BIOS settings under "Power Management" show that the
> "quick resume" feature default is "off". That may be another clue so
> I'll turn it on if it is off and see what happens.
>
> Once I see what happens, I'll post the results. (don't worry, I have
> several other computers! )
>
> Thank you!
>
>
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