Standby Problems with December Update

After the latest update, when I place the computer (XP Pro SP2) on standby
(power light is flashing) and then try to wake it up (the power light stops
flashing and it sounds like it is waking up as I've done for months), there
is no video signal and the screen is black. Since it sounds like it is
awake, I tried a few keyboard commands (Windows key, u for turn off
computer, r for restart) without effect (pressing CAPS Lock doesn't turn a
keyboard light on), so it is not a video problem, the computer just hangs
when coming off standby.

I uninstalled the latest patches (KB923689, 926255, 923694 and the Windows
Media patch), restarted the computer, and the problem persisted. I then did
a System Restore to the day before the update, and now my system is
operational again and Standby works fine.

I am reluctant to apply the updates again. Is anyone else having this
problem?

Don,
I have installed the 3 updates without any problems. You might try
installing them 1 at a time - if no problem, then install the next patch. You
should create a system restore point before you start, then create another
system restore point between applying each patch. That way, if one of the
patches causes your problem you can simply restore the system to the last
good point. It takes time, but it will let you identify which problem is
causing you the problem.

Anyway... just a thought. Good luck!

"Don Miller" wrote:

> After the latest update, when I place the computer (XP Pro SP2) on standby
> (power light is flashing) and then try to wake it up (the power light stops
> flashing and it sounds like it is waking up as I've done for months), there
> is no video signal and the screen is black. Since it sounds like it is
> awake, I tried a few keyboard commands (Windows key, u for turn off
> computer, r for restart) without effect (pressing CAPS Lock doesn't turn a
> keyboard light on), so it is not a video problem, the computer just hangs
> when coming off standby.
>
> I uninstalled the latest patches (KB923689, 926255, 923694 and the Windows
> Media patch), restarted the computer, and the problem persisted. I then did
> a System Restore to the day before the update, and now my system is
> operational again and Standby works fine.
>
> I am reluctant to apply the updates again. Is anyone else having this
> problem?
>
>
>
>

Hello Don

Having almost the exact same problem. After the automatic update today,
Computer is frozen at start-up, no video and my CD/DVD Drive constantly
accesses.
I have had no luck as yet in getting it started well enough to get to a
restore screen.

Computer HP Pavilion AMD64 X2 XP Pro

Any suggestions on getting it started ????

"Don Miller" wrote:

> After the latest update, when I place the computer (XP Pro SP2) on standby
> (power light is flashing) and then try to wake it up (the power light stops
> flashing and it sounds like it is waking up as I've done for months), there
> is no video signal and the screen is black. Since it sounds like it is
> awake, I tried a few keyboard commands (Windows key, u for turn off
> computer, r for restart) without effect (pressing CAPS Lock doesn't turn a
> keyboard light on), so it is not a video problem, the computer just hangs
> when coming off standby.
>
> I uninstalled the latest patches (KB923689, 926255, 923694 and the Windows
> Media patch), restarted the computer, and the problem persisted. I then did
> a System Restore to the day before the update, and now my system is
> operational again and Standby works fine.
>
> I am reluctant to apply the updates again. Is anyone else having this
> problem?
>
>
>
>

See the following post, do you have the same problems?

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...r=US&sloc=&p=1


--
Sven Van de Velde


"Don Miller" wrote:

> After the latest update, when I place the computer (XP Pro SP2) on standby
> (power light is flashing) and then try to wake it up (the power light stops
> flashing and it sounds like it is waking up as I've done for months), there
> is no video signal and the screen is black. Since it sounds like it is
> awake, I tried a few keyboard commands (Windows key, u for turn off
> computer, r for restart) without effect (pressing CAPS Lock doesn't turn a
> keyboard light on), so it is not a video problem, the computer just hangs
> when coming off standby.
>
> I uninstalled the latest patches (KB923689, 926255, 923694 and the Windows
> Media patch), restarted the computer, and the problem persisted. I then did
> a System Restore to the day before the update, and now my system is
> operational again and Standby works fine.
>
> I am reluctant to apply the updates again. Is anyone else having this
> problem?
>
>
>
>

"Sven Van de Velde" <> wrote in message
news:53A9ED6D-A7D1-4959-A39E-...

12/16/2006 11:33 AM PST
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...e-d6b169ff53b1


> See the following post, do you have the same problems?
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...r=US&sloc=&p=1

<quote>
Until recently I notice however that when MCE starts (for recording a TV
program) at night or during the day, that it SWITCHES ON MY MONITOR showing a
BLACK SCREEN. My monitor is thus working, and consumes then about 140
Watts/hour (a 26" LCD monitor).

I have noticed that this problem started about one month ago, and I have
been searching for a resolution. I have not found one yet.
</quote>

Does your monitor have an On/Off switch? <eg>

Otherwise perhaps you need to choose a different
screensaver--such as whatever the OP is using? <EG>


> "Don Miller" wrote:
>
>> After the latest update, when I place the computer (XP Pro SP2) on standby
>> (power light is flashing) and then try to wake it up (the power light stops
>> flashing and it sounds like it is waking up as I've done for months), there
>> is no video signal and the screen is black. Since it sounds like it is
>> awake, I tried a few keyboard commands (Windows key, u for turn off
>> computer, r for restart) without effect (pressing CAPS Lock doesn't turn a
>> keyboard light on), so it is not a video problem, the computer just hangs
>> when coming off standby.
>>

>> I uninstalled the latest patches (KB923689, 926255, 923694 and the Windows
>> Media patch), restarted the computer, and the problem persisted. I then did
>> a System Restore to the day before the update, and now my system is
>> operational again and Standby works fine.
>>
>> I am reluctant to apply the updates again. Is anyone else having this
>> problem?

Of the three updates mentioned it sounds as if KB926255
would be the only one related to both symptoms.
Apparently sxs.dll is updated with it and apparently
csrss.exe needs it.

BTW neither of these symptoms are really relevant to WU.
You may get better assistance from a newsgroup which
specializes in maintenance for your OS.

Oh. Second poster has a different OS.
And it is almost 2 years since the OP posted this.
Hopefully a solution was found. <eg>


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
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