Standby is greyed out

[alice]

On one of my XP PCs, when sutting down, the Standby option is greyed
out. I really don't use that, but I'm just wondering why it's not an
option, unlike on my other XP PCs.
Oddly enough, this is the same PC that has the problem of not shutting
down. It hangs on the "Windows is Shutting Down" screen, even if left
over night, it will never turn off. Not sure if this is related or not.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Alice,

Standby problems are usually device drivers related, mostly the graphics card driver (either it's not installed, or the installed driver is unsigned). These links can help you troubleshoot the problem.

Standby problems:
http://www.rickrogers.org/standby.htm

How To Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308514

How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316434#4

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


On one of my XP PCs, when sutting down, the Standby option is greyed
out. I really don't use that, but I'm just wondering why it's not an
option, unlike on my other XP PCs.
Oddly enough, this is the same PC that has the problem of not shutting
down. It hangs on the "Windows is Shutting Down" screen, even if left
over night, it will never turn off. Not sure if this is related or not.