Exiting Standby Mode

[KIR]

Using XP Home SP3

Recently bought a new computer with XP Home SP3 installed. Old computer was
the exact same OS with SP3. With old machine to restore desktop from standby
mode all I had to do was move my mouse a little and it would immediately
come alive. With my new computer, while in standby, if I move my mouse
nothing happens. I've found that the only way I can restore to desktop is by
pressing the on/off button on the box. How do I configure my new computer to
allow me to just move my mouse or press any key on my key board to restore
to the desktop just as I could do with my old machine?

Thanks.

 

[Unknown]

You have to set each device (keyboard and mouse) to 'allow this device to
bring computer out of standby'.
If you are allowing hibernation, only the power on button will bring it back
on. How long you stay in standby before going into hibernation is another
thing if you allow hibernation. Check power settings in control panel.