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Nafig

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    Windows XP Power management. Stand- by locks up Compaq laptop
    « on: October 06, 2008, 08:22:46 AM »
    When in standby mode any action of mouse, touch panel or keyboard locks laptop up requiring AC disconnect and battery removal.
    Only pressing the Fn key returns it to life from stand-by.
    Ane suggestions?
    Thanks

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    Re: Windows XP Power management. Stand- by locks up Compaq laptop
    « Reply #1 on: October 06, 2008, 08:25:55 AM »
    When did this problem start?

    What laptop model is this?

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      Re: Windows XP Power management. Stand- by locks up Compaq laptop
      « Reply #2 on: October 06, 2008, 08:43:47 AM »
      This problem was always there. I just started using hibernation instead. Laptop is Compaq Presario 3045

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      Re: Windows XP Power management. Stand- by locks up Compaq laptop
      « Reply #3 on: October 06, 2008, 08:50:39 AM »
      I'll see what I can find online.

      Is this laptop still under warranty? (when did you get it?)

      Also, any error messages at all?

      What exactly happens if you move the mouse in Stand By?

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        Re: Windows XP Power management. Stand- by locks up Compaq laptop
        « Reply #4 on: October 06, 2008, 10:39:10 AM »
        Is this laptop still under warranty? (when did you get it?)
        This is year 2003 laptop
        Also, any error messages at all?
        No, the screen is dark.
        What exactly happens if you move the mouse in Stand By?
        laptop does not wake up and locks up.
        Thanks for you time

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        Re: Windows XP Power management. Stand- by locks up Compaq laptop
        « Reply #5 on: October 06, 2008, 02:47:39 PM »
        Windows absolutely stinks with any of their Power Management features...
        I for one don't use any of them at all.
        I know this doesn't solve your issue but it's just how it is and always has been.
        " Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist should have his head examined. "

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          Re: Windows XP Power management. Stand- by locks up Compaq laptop
          « Reply #6 on: October 07, 2008, 06:44:11 AM »
          Thanks, it is good to know.
          As buddists say: "do not expect, you will never be desappointed"

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          Re: Windows XP Power management. Stand- by locks up Compaq laptop
          « Reply #7 on: October 07, 2008, 06:25:14 PM »
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          Windows absolutely stinks with any of their Power Management features...
          Case closed, and as I always say, I don't expect M$ to fix any of those issues in my lifetime.