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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: stumble on July 19, 2006, 08:18:56 PM

Title: No standby or hibernate option this computer
Post by: stumble on July 19, 2006, 08:18:56 PM

I have two computers running XP Pro. One has power option properties which includes system stanby and system hibernate, the other does not.

How can I get these option on the second computer?

I am trying the option to turn hard drive off after 10 minutes, but I dont think that is the same as standby.

Sandy

Title: Re: No standby or hibernate option this computer
Post by: GX1_Man on July 19, 2006, 08:29:52 PM

We know nothing about the computers. See below.

Title: Re: No standby or hibernate option this computer
Post by: Michael on July 20, 2006, 07:58:03 AM

Is the "Standby" button doesn't exist at all or exist but shaded?
Have you installed the proper driver for the graphic card?

Title: Re: No standby or hibernate option this computer
Post by: Rob Pomeroy on July 21, 2006, 03:31:58 AM

Possibly not just related to your graphics card.  You need ACPI switched on in your BIOS and installed properly on XP, together will the correct drivers for all ACPI-linked hardware (graphics, network, etc.)  Check your BIOS settings first.