Computer won't go into Standby

[csba09]

I'm trying to get my computer to go into standby mode, but everytime I try an error message comes up that says the "Logitech Driver Interface" device is preventing it from entering standby. I have a logitech G5 mouse, which is the only logitech device I have. I updated the driver, but it still doesn't work. Any ideas?

 

[raybay]

You didn't tell us the brand and model of your computer, nor the configuration, but since it is an error involving the mouse, the first test would be to try a different mouse.... if USB mouse, try a different USB ports

 

[gbhall]

There is these days a tremendous attempt to update every peripheral to offer some distinguished 'add-on' value, like extra button functionality, to keyboards, mice etc,etc. I may be an old fuddy duddy, but I would bet my hair-shirt that 98% of that never gets used.

So your solution is - ask yourself 'Do I use any of the logitech speciality function to the point I could not do without them'? If the answer is NO, then uninstall the logitec driver, reboot and let Windows use it's own driver, which will work just fine.....

 

[csba09]

Thanks. I actually figured out that I was able to get it to enter standby by going into power options and switching the option from "home/office desk" to "always on". don't know why that made a difference, but it works now.