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The computer had the "standby" option in power options. Had to

format/reinstall XP and now

that option is missing.

How do I make it appear ?

Thanks Frank

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Re: Standby option missing

 

"Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

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> The computer had the "standby" option in power options. Had to

> format/reinstall XP and now

> that option is missing.

> How do I make it appear ?

> Thanks Frank

>

 

 

Install the latest drivers for your display adapter. You can download them from

the manufacturer's web site. You should also check Device Manager to see if any

of the items listed has a yellow exclamation point. Look for drivers for those

devices as well.

 

If you're not sure how to proceed, post back with information about your

computer including the make and model #.

 

Good luck

 

Nepatsfan

Posted

Re: Standby option missing

 

Hi

I will check the Device Manager.

Now I don't understand why a display adaptor driver would have

anything to do with a missing power option ?????

 

This is a generic computer built by a local computer shop so if a driver is

needed

not sure how to find it. I will cross that bridge if I get there.

Thanks Frank

 

"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

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> "Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

> news:uqvr$u2HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>> The computer had the "standby" option in power options. Had to

>> format/reinstall XP and now

>> that option is missing.

>> How do I make it appear ?

>> Thanks Frank

>>

>

>

> Install the latest drivers for your display adapter. You can download them

> from the manufacturer's web site. You should also check Device Manager to

> see if any of the items listed has a yellow exclamation point. Look for

> drivers for those devices as well.

>

> If you're not sure how to proceed, post back with information about your

> computer including the make and model #.

>

> Good luck

>

> Nepatsfan

>

Guest Nepatsfan
Posted

Re: Standby option missing

 

Did the local shop give you any CDs when you purchased this computer? If they

did, you may find one of the CDs has the driver for your display adapter.

 

If you didn't receive any CDs, it's time to move on to identifying your display

adapter. Your computer either has an on-board display adapter (monitor connects

directly to the motherboard) or an add-on video card. If you have an on-board

adapter, you need to determine the manufacturer, make, and model # of your

motherboard. That can be done with a program such as Belarc Advisor.

 

Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 7.2x)

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

 

Once you've identified your motherboard you should be able to download drivers

from the manufacturer's support site.

 

If your computer has an add-on video card you may need to open the case to

determine the manufacturer and model #. I'm not sure whether Belarc Advisor will

provide information for a device that doesn't have the correct drivers

installed.

 

Post back if you need clarification on any of this information.

 

Nepatsfan

 

 

"Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

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> Hi

> I will check the Device Manager.

> Now I don't understand why a display adaptor driver would have

> anything to do with a missing power option ?????

>

> This is a generic computer built by a local computer shop so if a driver is

> needed

> not sure how to find it. I will cross that bridge if I get there.

> Thanks Frank

>

> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

> news:%23ignZM3HJHA.4232@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>> "Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>> news:uqvr$u2HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>> The computer had the "standby" option in power options. Had to

>>> format/reinstall XP and now

>>> that option is missing.

>>> How do I make it appear ?

>>> Thanks Frank

>>>

>>

>>

>> Install the latest drivers for your display adapter. You can download them

>> from the manufacturer's web site. You should also check Device Manager to see

>> if any of the items listed has a yellow exclamation point. Look for drivers

>> for those devices as well.

>>

>> If you're not sure how to proceed, post back with information about your

>> computer including the make and model #.

>>

>> Good luck

>>

>> Nepatsfan

>>

>

>

Posted

Re: Standby option missing

 

I understand what your saying but I need to ask again.

 

What does the display adaptor driver have to do with a missing option

in power options ?????

 

Thanks Frank

 

 

"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

news:e5HtTf4HJHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Did the local shop give you any CDs when you purchased this computer? If

> they did, you may find one of the CDs has the driver for your display

> adapter.

>

> If you didn't receive any CDs, it's time to move on to identifying your

> display adapter. Your computer either has an on-board display adapter

> (monitor connects directly to the motherboard) or an add-on video card. If

> you have an on-board adapter, you need to determine the manufacturer,

> make, and model # of your motherboard. That can be done with a program

> such as Belarc Advisor.

>

> Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 7.2x)

> http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

>

> Once you've identified your motherboard you should be able to download

> drivers from the manufacturer's support site.

>

> If your computer has an add-on video card you may need to open the case to

> determine the manufacturer and model #. I'm not sure whether Belarc

> Advisor will provide information for a device that doesn't have the

> correct drivers installed.

>

> Post back if you need clarification on any of this information.

>

> Nepatsfan

>

>

> "Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

> news:OmNrxR4HJHA.788@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> Hi

>> I will check the Device Manager.

>> Now I don't understand why a display adaptor driver would have

>> anything to do with a missing power option ?????

>>

>> This is a generic computer built by a local computer shop so if a driver

>> is needed

>> not sure how to find it. I will cross that bridge if I get there.

>> Thanks Frank

>>

>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

>> news:%23ignZM3HJHA.4232@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>> "Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>>> news:uqvr$u2HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>> The computer had the "standby" option in power options. Had to

>>>> format/reinstall XP and now

>>>> that option is missing.

>>>> How do I make it appear ?

>>>> Thanks Frank

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> Install the latest drivers for your display adapter. You can download

>>> them from the manufacturer's web site. You should also check Device

>>> Manager to see if any of the items listed has a yellow exclamation

>>> point. Look for drivers for those devices as well.

>>>

>>> If you're not sure how to proceed, post back with information about your

>>> computer including the make and model #.

>>>

>>> Good luck

>>>

>>> Nepatsfan

>>>

>>

>>

>

>

>

Posted

Re: Standby option missing

 

The generic video driver doesn't support "power management".

 

Frank F wrote:

> I understand what your saying but I need to ask again.

>

> What does the display adaptor driver have to do with a missing option

> in power options ?????

>

> Thanks Frank

>

>

> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

> news:e5HtTf4HJHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>

>>Did the local shop give you any CDs when you purchased this computer? If

>>they did, you may find one of the CDs has the driver for your display

>>adapter.

>>

>>If you didn't receive any CDs, it's time to move on to identifying your

>>display adapter. Your computer either has an on-board display adapter

>>(monitor connects directly to the motherboard) or an add-on video card. If

>>you have an on-board adapter, you need to determine the manufacturer,

>>make, and model # of your motherboard. That can be done with a program

>>such as Belarc Advisor.

>>

>>Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 7.2x)

>>http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

>>

>>Once you've identified your motherboard you should be able to download

>>drivers from the manufacturer's support site.

>>

>>If your computer has an add-on video card you may need to open the case to

>>determine the manufacturer and model #. I'm not sure whether Belarc

>>Advisor will provide information for a device that doesn't have the

>>correct drivers installed.

>>

>>Post back if you need clarification on any of this information.

>>

>>Nepatsfan

>>

>>

>>"Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>>news:OmNrxR4HJHA.788@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>

>>>Hi

>>>I will check the Device Manager.

>>>Now I don't understand why a display adaptor driver would have

>>>anything to do with a missing power option ?????

>>>

>>>This is a generic computer built by a local computer shop so if a driver

>>>is needed

>>>not sure how to find it. I will cross that bridge if I get there.

>>>Thanks Frank

>>>

>>>"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

>>>news:%23ignZM3HJHA.4232@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>

>>>>"Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>>>>news:uqvr$u2HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>

>>>>>The computer had the "standby" option in power options. Had to

>>>>>format/reinstall XP and now

>>>>>that option is missing.

>>>>>How do I make it appear ?

>>>>>Thanks Frank

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>Install the latest drivers for your display adapter. You can download

>>>>them from the manufacturer's web site. You should also check Device

>>>>Manager to see if any of the items listed has a yellow exclamation

>>>>point. Look for drivers for those devices as well.

>>>>

>>>>If you're not sure how to proceed, post back with information about your

>>>>computer including the make and model #.

>>>>

>>>>Good luck

>>>>

>>>>Nepatsfan

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

>

Guest Nepatsfan
Posted

Re: Standby option missing

 

Take a look at these articles from Microsoft.

 

Update Drivers for Standby and Hibernation

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/nostandby.mspx

 

How to troubleshoot hibernation and standby issues in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907477

 

Nepatsfan

 

 

"Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

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>I understand what your saying but I need to ask again.

>

> What does the display adaptor driver have to do with a missing option

> in power options ?????

>

> Thanks Frank

>

>

> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

> news:e5HtTf4HJHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> Did the local shop give you any CDs when you purchased this computer? If they

>> did, you may find one of the CDs has the driver for your display adapter.

>>

>> If you didn't receive any CDs, it's time to move on to identifying your

>> display adapter. Your computer either has an on-board display adapter

>> (monitor connects directly to the motherboard) or an add-on video card. If

>> you have an on-board adapter, you need to determine the manufacturer, make,

>> and model # of your motherboard. That can be done with a program such as

>> Belarc Advisor.

>>

>> Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 7.2x)

>> http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

>>

>> Once you've identified your motherboard you should be able to download

>> drivers from the manufacturer's support site.

>>

>> If your computer has an add-on video card you may need to open the case to

>> determine the manufacturer and model #. I'm not sure whether Belarc Advisor

>> will provide information for a device that doesn't have the correct drivers

>> installed.

>>

>> Post back if you need clarification on any of this information.

>>

>> Nepatsfan

>>

>>

>> "Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>> news:OmNrxR4HJHA.788@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>> Hi

>>> I will check the Device Manager.

>>> Now I don't understand why a display adaptor driver would have

>>> anything to do with a missing power option ?????

>>>

>>> This is a generic computer built by a local computer shop so if a driver is

>>> needed

>>> not sure how to find it. I will cross that bridge if I get there.

>>> Thanks Frank

>>>

>>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

>>> news:%23ignZM3HJHA.4232@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>> "Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>>>> news:uqvr$u2HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>> The computer had the "standby" option in power options. Had to

>>>>> format/reinstall XP and now

>>>>> that option is missing.

>>>>> How do I make it appear ?

>>>>> Thanks Frank

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> Install the latest drivers for your display adapter. You can download them

>>>> from the manufacturer's web site. You should also check Device Manager to

>>>> see if any of the items listed has a yellow exclamation point. Look for

>>>> drivers for those devices as well.

>>>>

>>>> If you're not sure how to proceed, post back with information about your

>>>> computer including the make and model #.

>>>>

>>>> Good luck

>>>>

>>>> Nepatsfan

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>>

>

>

Posted

Re: Standby option missing

 

Bob

I would never have made that connection.

Thanks Frank

 

"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message

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> The generic video driver doesn't support "power management".

>

> Frank F wrote:

>

>> I understand what your saying but I need to ask again.

>>

>> What does the display adaptor driver have to do with a missing option

>> in power options ?????

>>

>> Thanks Frank

>>

>>

>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

>> news:e5HtTf4HJHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>

>>>Did the local shop give you any CDs when you purchased this computer? If

>>>they did, you may find one of the CDs has the driver for your display

>>>adapter.

>>>

>>>If you didn't receive any CDs, it's time to move on to identifying your

>>>display adapter. Your computer either has an on-board display adapter

>>>(monitor connects directly to the motherboard) or an add-on video card.

>>>If you have an on-board adapter, you need to determine the manufacturer,

>>>make, and model # of your motherboard. That can be done with a program

>>>such as Belarc Advisor.

>>>

>>>Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 7.2x)

>>>http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

>>>

>>>Once you've identified your motherboard you should be able to download

>>>drivers from the manufacturer's support site.

>>>

>>>If your computer has an add-on video card you may need to open the case

>>>to determine the manufacturer and model #. I'm not sure whether Belarc

>>>Advisor will provide information for a device that doesn't have the

>>>correct drivers installed.

>>>

>>>Post back if you need clarification on any of this information.

>>>

>>>Nepatsfan

>>>

>>>

>>>"Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>>>news:OmNrxR4HJHA.788@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>>

>>>>Hi

>>>>I will check the Device Manager.

>>>>Now I don't understand why a display adaptor driver would have

>>>>anything to do with a missing power option ?????

>>>>

>>>>This is a generic computer built by a local computer shop so if a driver

>>>>is needed

>>>>not sure how to find it. I will cross that bridge if I get there.

>>>>Thanks Frank

>>>>

>>>>"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

>>>>news:%23ignZM3HJHA.4232@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>

>>>>>"Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>>>>>news:uqvr$u2HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>>

>>>>>>The computer had the "standby" option in power options. Had to

>>>>>>format/reinstall XP and now

>>>>>>that option is missing.

>>>>>>How do I make it appear ?

>>>>>>Thanks Frank

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>Install the latest drivers for your display adapter. You can download

>>>>>them from the manufacturer's web site. You should also check Device

>>>>>Manager to see if any of the items listed has a yellow exclamation

>>>>>point. Look for drivers for those devices as well.

>>>>>

>>>>>If you're not sure how to proceed, post back with information about

>>>>>your computer including the make and model #.

>>>>>

>>>>>Good luck

>>>>>

>>>>>Nepatsfan

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

Posted

Re: Standby option missing

 

Nepatsfan

Very useful info. I found a CD with drivers on it. I'm going to look at

another computer

that has the standby option and see what driver is on it.

Thanks Frank

 

 

"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

news:%2347iOS%23HJHA.1088@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Take a look at these articles from Microsoft.

>

> Update Drivers for Standby and Hibernation

> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/nostandby.mspx

>

> How to troubleshoot hibernation and standby issues in Windows XP

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907477

>

> Nepatsfan

>

>

> "Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

> news:uiCYgo5HJHA.1156@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>I understand what your saying but I need to ask again.

>>

>> What does the display adaptor driver have to do with a missing option

>> in power options ?????

>>

>> Thanks Frank

>>

>>

>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

>> news:e5HtTf4HJHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>> Did the local shop give you any CDs when you purchased this computer? If

>>> they did, you may find one of the CDs has the driver for your display

>>> adapter.

>>>

>>> If you didn't receive any CDs, it's time to move on to identifying your

>>> display adapter. Your computer either has an on-board display adapter

>>> (monitor connects directly to the motherboard) or an add-on video card.

>>> If you have an on-board adapter, you need to determine the manufacturer,

>>> make, and model # of your motherboard. That can be done with a program

>>> such as Belarc Advisor.

>>>

>>> Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 7.2x)

>>> http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

>>>

>>> Once you've identified your motherboard you should be able to download

>>> drivers from the manufacturer's support site.

>>>

>>> If your computer has an add-on video card you may need to open the case

>>> to determine the manufacturer and model #. I'm not sure whether Belarc

>>> Advisor will provide information for a device that doesn't have the

>>> correct drivers installed.

>>>

>>> Post back if you need clarification on any of this information.

>>>

>>> Nepatsfan

>>>

>>>

>>> "Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>>> news:OmNrxR4HJHA.788@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>>> Hi

>>>> I will check the Device Manager.

>>>> Now I don't understand why a display adaptor driver would have

>>>> anything to do with a missing power option ?????

>>>>

>>>> This is a generic computer built by a local computer shop so if a

>>>> driver is needed

>>>> not sure how to find it. I will cross that bridge if I get there.

>>>> Thanks Frank

>>>>

>>>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

>>>> news:%23ignZM3HJHA.4232@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>> "Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>>>>> news:uqvr$u2HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>>> The computer had the "standby" option in power options. Had to

>>>>>> format/reinstall XP and now

>>>>>> that option is missing.

>>>>>> How do I make it appear ?

>>>>>> Thanks Frank

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> Install the latest drivers for your display adapter. You can download

>>>>> them from the manufacturer's web site. You should also check Device

>>>>> Manager to see if any of the items listed has a yellow exclamation

>>>>> point. Look for drivers for those devices as well.

>>>>>

>>>>> If you're not sure how to proceed, post back with information about

>>>>> your computer including the make and model #.

>>>>>

>>>>> Good luck

>>>>>

>>>>> Nepatsfan

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

>

>

Posted

Re: Standby option missing

 

You're welcome, it's a good one to know if you find it broken and the

the video was "updated" with the wrong drivers about that time.

 

Frank F wrote:

> Bob

> I would never have made that connection.

> Thanks Frank

>

> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> news:ORt$AV9HJHA.728@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>

>>The generic video driver doesn't support "power management".

>>

>>Frank F wrote:

>>

>>

>>>I understand what your saying but I need to ask again.

>>>

>>>What does the display adaptor driver have to do with a missing option

>>>in power options ?????

>>>

>>>Thanks Frank

>>>

>>>

>>>"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

>>>news:e5HtTf4HJHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>>

>>>

>>>>Did the local shop give you any CDs when you purchased this computer? If

>>>>they did, you may find one of the CDs has the driver for your display

>>>>adapter.

>>>>

>>>>If you didn't receive any CDs, it's time to move on to identifying your

>>>>display adapter. Your computer either has an on-board display adapter

>>>>(monitor connects directly to the motherboard) or an add-on video card.

>>>>If you have an on-board adapter, you need to determine the manufacturer,

>>>>make, and model # of your motherboard. That can be done with a program

>>>>such as Belarc Advisor.

>>>>

>>>>Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 7.2x)

>>>>http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

>>>>

>>>>Once you've identified your motherboard you should be able to download

>>>>drivers from the manufacturer's support site.

>>>>

>>>>If your computer has an add-on video card you may need to open the case

>>>>to determine the manufacturer and model #. I'm not sure whether Belarc

>>>>Advisor will provide information for a device that doesn't have the

>>>>correct drivers installed.

>>>>

>>>>Post back if you need clarification on any of this information.

>>>>

>>>>Nepatsfan

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>"Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>>>>news:OmNrxR4HJHA.788@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>>Hi

>>>>>I will check the Device Manager.

>>>>>Now I don't understand why a display adaptor driver would have

>>>>>anything to do with a missing power option ?????

>>>>>

>>>>>This is a generic computer built by a local computer shop so if a driver

>>>>>is needed

>>>>>not sure how to find it. I will cross that bridge if I get there.

>>>>>Thanks Frank

>>>>>

>>>>>"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message

>>>>>news:%23ignZM3HJHA.4232@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>>"Frank F" <Frank@nowhere.net> wrote in message

>>>>>>news:uqvr$u2HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>>The computer had the "standby" option in power options. Had to

>>>>>>>format/reinstall XP and now

>>>>>>>that option is missing.

>>>>>>>How do I make it appear ?

>>>>>>>Thanks Frank

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>Install the latest drivers for your display adapter. You can download

>>>>>>them from the manufacturer's web site. You should also check Device

>>>>>>Manager to see if any of the items listed has a yellow exclamation

>>>>>>point. Look for drivers for those devices as well.

>>>>>>

>>>>>>If you're not sure how to proceed, post back with information about

>>>>>>your computer including the make and model #.

>>>>>>

>>>>>>Good luck

>>>>>>

>>>>>>Nepatsfan

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>

>


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