Annoying problem

[montyq]

my problem Is this?? the power options are as follows monitor& hard disks = off. standy = 30 min. If win xp Is unattended for a longer period then 30 min. & has gone to sleep, when I wake It from Its snooze windows re-loads as If I hit the power button. You know going thru bios, loading personal settings, all that. any thots?? thanks.

 

[CCT]

You don't want the HD's to shut down.

The best bet is actually to use hibernate:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/hibernate.mspx

 

[raybay]

Your settings possibly need some tweeking. Remember that you have controls in
Control Panel-> Power Options->Power Options Properties
Control Panel-> System->Properties->Advanced
Control Panel->Administrative Tools ->Computer Management
Control Panel->Display ->Display Properties->Screen Saver
Control Panel->Display-Monitor Power
among others

 

[montyq]

I've checked into control panel nothing there helps with standby. even when I force standby the pc blinks goes down momentarially , & then re-boots