Something that is running in the background may prevent Windows from
seeing the PC as idle. See "How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310353) and "How to Troubleshoot
By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560) for help with finding that
program.
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