Strange standby problem

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  1. MagnusD

    MagnusD Regular member

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    I've been having a strange problem with Windows XP lately. If I leave my computer for ten minutes, it'll go onto standby. This is obviously an annoying problem when it comes to watching DVD's or doing a virus scan, since it'll go onto standby if I don't move the mouse once every ten minutes.

    So I've set all of the standby options in the Power Options menu to "Never", and it still goes onto standby.

    How can I turn off the standby permanently if it won't turn off in the Power Options menu. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
     
    MagnusD, Dec 1, 2006
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    rulisky Regular member

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    I heard you say you set all options to "Never". Did you check the pull down box and set it to "always on"? Just a thought, otherwise no idea.
     
    rulisky, Dec 1, 2006
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    MagnusD Regular member

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    Sorry, it didn't solve my problem. Can anyone else help as to what I can do to solve this problem.
     
    MagnusD, Dec 3, 2006
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    I wonder if its overheating - check no vents are blocked and your cooling fans working ok ...
     
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