Re: Windows 7 Professional Automated Power Options Issue - Won't enter Sleep Mode

Richard:
I have an older HP DV2000 laptop with Win-7 Professional x64
installed on a new hard drive and 2GB ram installed, not factory installed.
The sleep function works normally whether plugged in or on battery. I also
didn't have sleep problems running Win-7 beta and RTM. It sounds simple but
is easily missed but in the Control Panel/System and Security/Power
Options/Change plan settings and Change advanced power settings verify that
sleep is enabled on battery and plugged in. I just found under advanced
power settings/Multimedia settings/When sharing media that sleep is disabled
when plugged in. Another possibility is that the system is performing a
backup or indexing which could inhibit the sleep mode.

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Dennis Pack
Win-7 Enterprise x64, Win-7 Professional x64.
"Richard" <> wrote in message
news:...
> I've been fighting this issue since day one of getting this new system
> approximately a month ago. HP tech support is no help and I really don't
> want to spend $60 for their so called "Smart Friends". I'm hoping that
> someone in this newsgroup can help solve my issue.
>
> ISSUE: The system will not enter "sleep mode" when plugged into AC Power.
>
> I can manually enter into sleep mode either thru Start/Sleep or by using
> the
> power buttons on the computer, docking station and/or a remote control
> device that came with the computer. It just won't fully respond to the
> power
> options set up via the Control Power.
>
> Interestingly, the monitors, external when docked or laptop monitor when
> undocked, do go to sleep per the times set in the Power Options. The
> problem
> is limited to the computer not going to sleep when plugged into AC power.
>
> It makes no difference, if I'm docked or undocked. Also, it makes "zero"
> difference if no devices or if all of devices consisting of a wireless
> keyboard and mouse; USB connected printer, external hard drive and
> scanner;
> and a VGA connected LED display are connected either directly to the
> computer or via the docking station. I've troubleshot all scenarios.
>
> If I'm on battery power, the computer responds correctly.
>
> I ran a "Power Efficiency Diagnostics Report", using powercfg, and have
> attached it to this post. It's in html format . It contains a number of
> errors and warnings. However, I have no idea on how to interpret the thing
> much less take corrective action.
>
> I would appreciate someone reviewing it and providing corrective action
> guidance. While not completely computer illiterate, this is way beyond my
> level of comprehension or expertise.
>
> If I need to provide additional information, please let me know and I'll
> respond ASAP.
> --
> Thank You
>
>
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