Computer Won't Stay in Stand-By Mode

[Francis]

Hello,

I just have an issue. When ever I put my computer into Stand-By mode, it
will stay there for quite some time, but automatically wakes up again. I
find no error messages or anything, it just wakes up on its own (after being
in stand-by mode for a while...not a consistent time).

Anyhow, I'm pretty sure there is some process running in the background that
is waking it up periodically.

My computer is as follows:

Compaq Presario 5106CA
AMD Athlon Thunderbird 1.2 GHz
Windows XP Professional (SP1 + current updates)
512 MB RAM
40 GB Maxtor HDD
ATI Radeon 9600XT Graphics
Cicero 5-port USB 2.0 PCI Card
PC-Tel 56K modem
SMZ 10/100 PCI Network Card (for DSL internet connection)
Compaq 16X DVD-ROM
Phillips CCD 4801 CD-RW
Toshiba Floppy Disc Drive

Hardware:
Epson C62 Printer (Parallel)
Logitech Quickcam 3000 Pro Webcam (USB)
Gravis Game Pad Pro (USB)
Logitech MX500 Mouse (USB)
Compaq Internet Keyboard (USB)
Compaq FS750 Monitor

I also have Norton Anti-Virus and Zonealarm Loaded in the background

I just need some advice on where to start or if there are any useful
webpages, etc... that can help me find what is waking my computer.

Thanks,

Francis

 

[Guest]

I keep my box on only if I am using it. No SB or Hibernations

Anyway..

Here you go

http://home.earthlink.net/~rikhardk/How to optimize Windows XP for the best performance.ht

This should help you to clean everything you don't need

I've been optimizing Windows for years. Then got sick and tired of my users' home PCs, and posted this article. Now I am just referring everybody to my website