Errant sleep mode

Oromocto · 22nd May 2009

I bought two Inspiration 530 computers a couple of years ago and my wife's computer works fine (Using VISTA), but mine comes out of the sleep mode by itself about 80% of the time. I see no programs running that might cause this.
I think it is time for me to seek help. Thanks

foxhenry · 22nd May 2009

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mine comes out of the sleep mode by itself about 80% of the time.

you mean your computer goes to sleep mode then you're doing nothing..it just goes out of sleep mode without pressing any keys in your k/b or not even moving the mouse? or what exactly you mean?

check power management settings at control panel...compare it to the other computer..

**mattman** · 22nd May 2009

Does it stay "asleep" if you close all your programs?

Mine won't go to sleep or will wake up if I have certain webpages open that show lots of flashing advertisements (or maybe keeps checking back with it's server).

I upgraded my RAM from 1GB to 3GB and it seems to sleep a lot better. ReadyBoost seemed to help when I had 1GB.

Have you changed any settings in Control Panel -> Power Options? I like Balanced, but change some "turn off" timers. I think Power Saver is more aimed at laptops.

Look in Device Manager -> Network Adapters, Power tab, that it is not set to wake from network.

Help and Support may give you some tips.

Matt

Oromocto · 22nd May 2009

Thanks Mattman and foxhenry

I will get to work on youre suggestions.

Lukeno1 · 23rd May 2009

I have exactly the same issue, with the AMD-powered 531, except for that I know I have a habit of knocking the mouse after I put it to sleep. Maybe you do the same?

Oromocto · 24th May 2009

Yes-Good thought about the mouse, but unfortunately that's not the problem. I suspect that I have something running in the background for which I am unaware. I think that I had a program once that listed all the running programs. Thanks for the answer.