shutting down HD & monitor

[John Kramer]

I have my windows set to powerdown my monitor & HDs. But
some times it doesn't do it. I have XP home. This did
this also when I had ME. I have a KDS 19" Xflat monitor
and 2 maxtor hds. I think the hds are shutting down.
But you can tell when the monitor doesn't. Any ideas?

John

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi John,

Generally, this indicates that some background process is preventing the
system from entering standby. Which one is up to you to figure out, this can
help:

HOW TO: Perform Advanced Clean-Boot Troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316434

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone