Stand by link faded and not working

[Killian]

I have Windows XP SP2. When turning off the computer I am unable to use the
Stand by link as it is faded. The Turn off and Restart links are OK.
Yesterday and before the Stand by link was also OK, somehow today it's no
go. Could someone please advise how to get it going again.

 

[Guest]

Hi Killian,

Greyed out Standby button is usually indicative of a video driver problem.
Reinstall or update your video driver and see if that solves the problem.



Regards,

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

See also:

Standby problems:
http://www.rickrogers.org/standby.htm

How To Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308514

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have Windows XP SP2. When turning off the computer I am unable to use the
Stand by link as it is faded. The Turn off and Restart links are OK.
Yesterday and before the Stand by link was also OK, somehow today it's no
go. Could someone please advise how to get it going again.

 

[Unknown]

Do you have it set to standby in power options? (control panel)

 

[Curt Christianson]

And one more link Killian,

How to troubleshoot hibernation and standby issues in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907477

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HTH,
Curt

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|I have Windows XP SP2. When turning off the computer I am unable to use the
| Stand by link as it is faded. The Turn off and Restart links are OK.
| Yesterday and before the Stand by link was also OK, somehow today it's no
| go. Could someone please advise how to get it going again.
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[Killian]

Thanks for the advise everyone. All is OK again. I suspect it was related
to my NVIDIA GeForce 2 MX400(HP). It seems that an update was required.

 

[Guest]

You're welcome



Regards,