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Windows XP Standby

NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
edited 2007-02-19 05:22 in General Discussion
I have a new computer with Windows XP.· I decided to try Standby - clicked on Turn Power Off/Standby.· The computer shut down and the only way I could start it again was to turn the computer on again, where it went thru the reboot process.· Is this the way Standby works?· If so, what's the difference between Standby and just turning your computer off?

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  • Paul BakerPaul Baker Posts: 6,351
    edited 2007-02-17 23:41
    Properly implemented, standby can be exited by pressing any key, however many times than not this is not properly implemented.

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  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-18 00:02
    Paul, can you tell me how to properly implement it?· When I try, using Power Options, it simply turns the computer off and I have to reboot.

    Sid

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  • UnsoundcodeUnsoundcode Posts: 1,532
    edited 2007-02-18 00:10
    Hi Sid, if you goto control panel and select power options you can control your standby settings from there.

    Jeff

    EDIT what options are you selecting?
  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-18 00:23
    Jeff, I've been to the Control Panel/Power Options a dozen times.· The only option I have that I can see is to set the time - after no activity - that puts the computer in a Standby mode.· Am I missing something?

    Sid

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  • Robert KubichekRobert Kubichek Posts: 343
    edited 2007-02-18 00:32
    It sounds like you have "Hibernate" activated....

    Right click anywhere on screen, pick properties/screen saver/monitor power/hibernate... and see if it is checked...

    otherwise you can select "advanced" and how the system responds when power button is pushed momentarily....

    Bob
  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-18 00:37
    Bob, I've checked Properties/Screen Saver/Power.· All four options are set to Never.· I would like to go in Standby mode from the Turn off Computer screen.

    Sid

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  • Robert KubichekRobert Kubichek Posts: 343
    edited 2007-02-18 00:52
    Newzed said...
    Bob, I've checked Properties/Screen Saver/Power. All four options are set to Never. I would like to go in Standby mode from the Turn off Computer screen.

    Sid
    On that screen there is on the top a hibernate selection as well????
    Check it....
    But what you want is found under advanced selection towrads the bottom;
    "When I press the power button" select "standby" on pulldown menu..
    Then it will also show on the "Turn off Button" under the "Start" button...
    You can also make a desktop "Icon" that does the same thing if clicked on..
    Just do a Google for "Desktop standby shortcuts"...

    Bob scool.gif

    Post Edited (Robert Kubichek) : 2/18/2007 1:08:31 AM GMT
  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-18 01:00
    Bob, there is a Hibernate Tab at the top.· I checked that and Enable Hibernation was checked, which just means that I can use it if I want to.· Nevertheless, I cleared it.

    Sid

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  • Robert KubichekRobert Kubichek Posts: 343
    edited 2007-02-18 01:07
    Newzed said...
    Bob, there is a Hibernate Tab at the top. I checked that and Enable Hibernation was checked, which just means that I can use it if I want to. Nevertheless, I cleared it.

    Sid
    read my updated previous message...

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  • Kevin WoodKevin Wood Posts: 1,266
    edited 2007-02-18 01:10
    Double check your BIOS settings to make sure power management is enabled.
  • John R.John R. Posts: 1,376
    edited 2007-02-18 02:52
    Sid;

    If you are still having trouble, and when you select "standby" from the "Turn Off My Computer" choices, the machine totally shuts down, and goes through the full boot cycle, and you don't end up where you left things, you may want to check the owners manual or support for your particular hardware.

    I think part of what Paul meant by "Properly implemented" is that the hardware has to support "Standby" mode. In some cases, as Kevin indicated, you may need to enable this in the BIOS. This feature was initially intended for Laptops to help save battery time, and I don't know that all "desktop systems" (or even all laptops) support it, or implement it "properly".

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  • Paul BakerPaul Baker Posts: 6,351
    edited 2007-02-18 05:34
    John is correct, I meant that the motherboard must support the power saving mode. Depending on the age and cost of the motherboard it may or may not have the feature. The new IBM machine I have at work, you have to hit the power button and it does an accelerated bootup.

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    Post Edited (Paul Baker (Parallax)) : 2/18/2007 5:39:33 AM GMT
  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-18 13:11
    Tried the Standby mode on my office computer last night.· Clicked on Turn Off/Standby, the computer shut down AOL, and in about 2 or 3 seconds went dead.· Waited a few minutes, hit a key on the keyboard, and the computer came back to life, right where I left it with the AOL sign-on screen showing.· That's the way Standby should work.· I'll check BIOS on the new computer as soon as it warms up a bit.· Right now it is 50.4 degrees out there - the Shop gets no heat until I open the sliding glass door to the living room.

    Sid

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  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-18 14:58
    I checked the BIOS setup on the problem computer this morning.· Power
    Management says "User defined".· Suspend mode says "Disabled".

    Are these settings correct?· I scrolled down to User Define, pressed Enter and got a little screen that says:

    User Define........[noparse][[/noparse] ]
    Min Savings........[noparse][[/noparse] ]
    Max Savings.......[noparse][[/noparse] ]

    Should there be something in the empty brackets?

    Sid

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    That is why they call it the present.

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  • Robert KubichekRobert Kubichek Posts: 343
    edited 2007-02-18 15:47
    Newzed said...
    I checked the BIOS setup on the problem computer this morning. Power
    Management says "User defined". Suspend mode says "Disabled".

    Are these settings correct? I scrolled down to User Define, pressed Enter and got a little screen that says:

    User Define........[noparse][[/noparse] ]
    Min Savings........[noparse][[/noparse] ]
    Max Savings.......[noparse][[/noparse] ]

    Should there be something in the empty brackets?

    Sid

    User Define alows you to custom set or tweak all parameters
    Min/Max Savings do just what they suggest...
    Without any of the boxes checked, it is just like having power managment turned off..

    Bob
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  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-18 16:01
    Bob, can you suggest an entry for the three boxes?· I'd sure like to get this working.

    Sid

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    That is why they call it the present.

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  • Robert KubichekRobert Kubichek Posts: 343
    edited 2007-02-18 16:14
    Newzed said...
    Bob, can you suggest an entry for the three boxes? I'd sure like to get this working.

    Sid
    I would check either Min or Max if you are not computer savy....
    Try Max 1st for a while, and if not satisfied with results then change to Min....
    Custom is for fine tuning...

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  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-18 16:18
    Bob, how do I "check" it - enter a "Y"?· Or maybe "X"?· I can't enter a checkmark.

    Sid

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    That is why they call it the present.

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  • Robert KubichekRobert Kubichek Posts: 343
    edited 2007-02-18 16:31
    Newzed said...
    Bob, how do I "check" it - enter a "Y"? Or maybe "X"? I can't enter a checkmark.

    Sid
    What does the manual for the mob say, ususally it is just navigating and toggling using certain keys.
    each mob maker uses different keys...

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  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-18 16:54
    I don't have a manual.· The computer was build by a computer technician fried of my grandson.· Guess I could just press Enter and see what happens.· Don't see how I can mess anything up, since it doesn't work anyway.

    Sid

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    That is why they call it the present.

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  • Bruce BatesBruce Bates Posts: 3,045
    edited 2007-02-18 17:21
    Sid -

    I've not seen ENTER used much, but I have seen the following key combinations used:

    Single Key TOGGLE (ON/OFF, YES/NO, etc)
    space bar

    Multiple Key TOGGLE (ON/OFF, YES?NO, etc)
    Page Up, Page Down keys
    Up Arrow, Down Arrow keys
    + , - keys

    My guess is that only one of those will work for you, and the others should be ignored. Often the BIOS System will have a HELP scren which will explain which keys to use for which purpose. Sometime the HELP screen is invoked by a function key; often F1. ESC (escape) will usually cause you to go back to the BIOS menus.

    Regards,

    Bruce Bates

    Post Edited (Bruce Bates) : 2/18/2007 5:35:28 PM GMT
  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2007-02-18 18:34
    Bruce, there is a Help key but it doesn't tell you anything about what to enter.· I went to the screen with the 3 brackets, scrolled·down to Max Savings and pressed the space bar.· Nothing happened.· Then I pressed Enter, it went back to the previous screen and Power Management (User Defined) now read Power Management (Max Savings).· I saved it like that, tried Standby again, and it shut my computer down like it did before.· I think it is time to talk to the chap who built this thing.

    Sid

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    That is why they call it the present.

    Don't have VGA?
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  • Robert KubichekRobert Kubichek Posts: 343
    edited 2007-02-18 18:49
    Why don't you go to the mob makers support site, and download the manual for it...
    It will have instructions on how to set up the mobs bios...
  • John R.John R. Posts: 1,376
    edited 2007-02-19 05:22
    Sid;

    Can you call your grandson's friend (or have your grandson call his friend) for some assistance?

    Without know the specifics of what Mother Board was used (and what BIOS chips) what options, what jumpers, what's supported, what's not, you're (and us) just stabbing in the dark.

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