System Standby Settings ...

[Linda W.]

Hello ...

I have a new computer with Windows XP and am somewhat confused about
System Standby. My previous computer had Windows XP also, but I
didn't use System Standby because I've had issues with computers (and
I think it was that other one) going into Standby and then not coming
back out. When that would happen, I'd have to turn the computer off
from the power strip and restart the computer.

This computer was pre-set for the Energy Star power scheme. I'm not
sure if that's the preferred setting or if it just happened to be set
for that. There is also a setting for Home/Office Desk.

With the Energy Star power scheme, the settings are:

Turn off monitor: Never
Turn off hard disks: Never

System standby: After 15 minutes
System hibernates: Never

With the Home/Office Desk power scheme, the setting are:

Turn off monitor: After 20 minutes
Turn off hard disks: Never

System standby: Never
System hibernates: Never

So ... I'm not sure which of these I should be using. And why would
it save "Never" under the System Standby for Home/Office Desk? Does
that mean that if I have a desktop computer (it's a Hewlett Packard
900 series) I should not let the computer go into Standby?

And does anyone know what Energy Star means or is supposed to be used
for?

The other thing is ... the computer has stopped going into Standby
consistently. It had been doing it, but now it doesn't do it all the
time. Sometimes it does, sometimes not.

Why would it not be doing it consistently? It is currently set for
Energy Star power scheme.

Generally ... is System Standby a good idea? I don't think I'd want
to use the Hibernate option. But if I usually leave the computer
turned on all day and usually turn it off at night, is System Standby
a good thing? Or can it be problematic? (For example, as I said, I
don't know why it's not doing it consistently at the moment.)

Many thanks for any information or advice.

Linda W.

 

[Wesley]

Those are just for the most likely configurations that
people like. you can change them to what ever you want
and it wont harm your computer. If you have had problems
with system standby dont use it and let your computer
turn off the monitor. Or just choose what you want. the
settings are just for power efficiency.

--But heck what do I know I'm just 15--

 

[Trollslayer]

Linda W.

Hello ...

I have a new computer with Windows XP and am somewhat confused about
System Standby. My previous computer had Windows XP also, but I
didn't use System Standby because I've had issues with computers (and
I think it was that other one) going into Standby and then not coming
back out. When that would happen, I'd have to turn the computer off
from the power strip and restart the computer.

This computer was pre-set for the Energy Star power scheme. I'm not
sure if that's the preferred setting or if it just happened to be set
for that. There is also a setting for Home/Office Desk.

With the Energy Star power scheme, the settings are:

Turn off monitor: Never
Turn off hard disks: Never

System standby: After 15 minutes
System hibernates: Never

With the Home/Office Desk power scheme, the setting are:

Turn off monitor: After 20 minutes
Turn off hard disks: Never

System standby: Never
System hibernates: Never

So ... I'm not sure which of these I should be using. And why would
it save "Never" under the System Standby for Home/Office Desk? Does
that mean that if I have a desktop computer (it's a Hewlett Packard
900 series) I should not let the computer go into Standby?

And does anyone know what Energy Star means or is supposed to be used
for?

The other thing is ... the computer has stopped going into Standby
consistently. It had been doing it, but now it doesn't do it all the
time. Sometimes it does, sometimes not.

Why would it not be doing it consistently? It is currently set for
Energy Star power scheme.

Generally ... is System Standby a good idea? I don't think I'd want
to use the Hibernate option. But if I usually leave the computer
turned on all day and usually turn it off at night, is System Standby
a good thing? Or can it be problematic? (For example, as I said, I
don't know why it's not doing it consistently at the moment.)

Many thanks for any information or advice.

Linda W.

Ok, ONE MORE TIME! Sheesh. Put your computer to Home/Desk Office and forget
it. This is NOT a critical thing. There is no need for standby. If you want
to use it, by all means do so. But there is NO need to. I have already
answered you about what Energy star is for. I repeat! There is NO NEED to
use standby. Energy Star is for laptops to save battery life.You have
already stated that you have a desktop computer.

USE HOME/OFFICE DESK! Now, I HOPE you have the info you need.
Sheesh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Buster

 

[relic]

Hello ...

I have a new computer with Windows XP and am somewhat confused about
System Standby. My previous computer had Windows XP also, but I
didn't use System Standby because I've had issues with computers (and
I think it was that other one) going into Standby and then not coming
back out. When that would happen, I'd have to turn the computer off
from the power strip and restart the computer.

This computer was pre-set for the Energy Star power scheme. I'm not
sure if that's the preferred setting or if it just happened to be set
for that. There is also a setting for Home/Office Desk.

With the Energy Star power scheme, the settings are:

Turn off monitor: Never
Turn off hard disks: Never

System standby: After 15 minutes
System hibernates: Never

With the Home/Office Desk power scheme, the setting are:

Turn off monitor: After 20 minutes
Turn off hard disks: Never

System standby: Never
System hibernates: Never

So ... I'm not sure which of these I should be using. And why would
it save "Never" under the System Standby for Home/Office Desk? Does
that mean that if I have a desktop computer (it's a Hewlett Packard
900 series) I should not let the computer go into Standby?

And does anyone know what Energy Star means or is supposed to be used
for?

The other thing is ... the computer has stopped going into Standby
consistently. It had been doing it, but now it doesn't do it all the
time. Sometimes it does, sometimes not.

Why would it not be doing it consistently? It is currently set for
Energy Star power scheme.

Generally ... is System Standby a good idea? I don't think I'd want
to use the Hibernate option. But if I usually leave the computer
turned on all day and usually turn it off at night, is System Standby
a good thing? Or can it be problematic? (For example, as I said, I
don't know why it's not doing it consistently at the moment.)

Many thanks for any information or advice.

Linda W.

Energy Star:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Energy+Star

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[Nick]

Hello Linda,

Well Windows XP has made the use of system standby a bit
more stable than Win9x versions have. Standby is an
option that really depends on weather or not you do
infact leave your computer on 24-7 and would prefer to
not have to press the power button to get 'up-and-
running'. It's for quick access with no waiting or down-
time beacuse of having to cold-boot.

My settings on my machine are those of the Home/Office
Desk. These settings are really not set in stone. You can
adjust your settings to whatever you want. If you use
your computer alot and are in front of it many hours a
day, you may not want it to go to standby at all or
hibernate, etc. If you take frequent long breaks, you may
want it to standby after about 20 min or so for less
power consumption without having to turn it off
completely. You really dont have to stick with the
setting they give you.

As for the Energy Star, it is a government-backed program
helping businesses and individuals protect the
environment through energy efficiency. Its just a
regulatory body like the FCC or body of the like for a
wide variety of things.

 

[Linda W.]

Energy Star:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Energy+Star

Results 1 - 10 of about 2,290,000. Search took 0.18 seconds

These listings look like they are about heating and cooling systems
for the home. Would they be related to the Energy Star setting on the
computer?

Linda W.