can't go into standby mode

[janey9]

Would like to execute standby mode, instead of shutting down everytime.  This option worked until last week.  Only thing I did was update drivers with Driver Detective. I checked the Power option, and "always on" is checked.  Task manager doesn't indicate anything running after all programs are closed, except system Idle.  I checked FAQ's first and researched the other sites.  I received one suggestions   that I can't use Standby because I have a desktop.  That doesn't make sense as itwas working earlier.  Any suggestions?

[ale52]

Can you roll back the drivers that DT updated?

Alan <>< 

[janey9]

I probably could figure that out, but this problem existed before I updated the drivers.  I just mentioned it as that was the only update done on the computer recently.

[Broni]

If this is desktop, don't use any power saving features. They rarely work as designed.

[soybean]

If this is desktop, don't use any power saving features. They rarely work as designed.

So, don't try to save power?  I think I'd always test a system to see whether it's power saving features worked and, if they do, I'd use them.

That doesn't make sense as it was working earlier.

Do you have a Restore point prior to when this started happening?

[Broni]

don't try to save power?

Not, if it causes problem to my computer.

[janey9]

I don't have a restore point as I'm not sure the exact day it started happening.  I'll ask another question, does it harm the  computer if it's left on all day?

[soybean]

No, but I wouldn't leave it on overnight.  BTW, do you have a UPS?  They're a very good thing to have to protect your computer against power fluctuations? 

[janey9]

No, I don't have a UPS, will consider getting one though.  I'll just settle to leave the computer on all day.  I always shut it down at night anyway.  I just couldn't figure out why it won't respond to the power down setting.  Thank you for your help.