Windows xp monitor sleep mode

This computer had the monitor not sleeping problem no matter what was going on. It would never go to standby either. On another computer with the same problem, dissabling the antivirus for a test did not work. Dissabling all scheduled functions did not work. Every time a video streaming site such as YouTube is visited the problem returns. With this condition a re-start of the system is the only fix for now. I have now seen this on many computers not all the computers I work with , and not only the ones I own.

It is inconvenient that every time a video streaming site is visited the computer has to be re-started. A friend of mine suggested that maybe some code is being pushed to the display card to prevent the monitor from sleeping during the watching of videos.

Then for some reason when the videos are not being used the card's proper operation is not restored. I have no actual verification of this. This is only a theory. Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Script Center. Remove the RAM, clean the contacts with a pencil eraser and replace. We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, learning, and sharing knowledge. You're trying to visit a URL that doesn't currently exist on the web.

Most likely, a member posted a link a long time ago to a web page that has since been removed. It's also possible that there was a typo when posting the URL. We redirect you to this notice instead of stripping out the link to preserve the integrity of the post. It should not go to "sleep" if booted from CD. Jump to Post. Remove your motherboard battery for a few minutes, not seconds, then try to use you keyboard again to access the BIOS Jump to Post. Will it boot up to your OS Cd?

Remove your motherboard battery for a few minutes, not seconds, then try to use you keyboard again to access the BIOS already using a ps2 keyboard. Facebook Like. Twitter Tweet. Be a part of the DaniWeb community. Sign Up — It's Free!

Reply to this Topic. This question has already been solved! The person who asked this question has marked it as solved. Solved questions live forever in our knowledge base where they go on to help others facing the same issues for years to come. I kept the original order detail from my Dell Dimension I ran Dell Diagnostics and checked the light pattern on the back of the computer this a.

Both did not indicate any problems. The monitor is now blanking out in the middle of work sessions, as well--not just waking up from sleep mode. Chris, ive installed a fresh copy of windows vista 64bit on another HDD.

I now can get out of the Power save mode with a press of a keyboard button or mouse button. I still use windows XP for some programs which arent compatable with Vista 64bit. Is there a reason as to why i can get out of the power save mode using vista but not XP?

TracidTrax, No idea. Or, just do not use sleep mode. Post Reply. Top Contributor. Dell Support Resources. Latest Solutions.