How can I fix Windows hibernation issues?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around issues related to Windows hibernation and power saver modes, specifically focusing on problems with booting up after these modes are activated. Participants share their experiences and potential solutions, as well as considerations for alternative operating systems.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports issues with their computer not booting properly after entering power saver mode, specifically that the monitor does not turn on.
  • Another participant suggests that the problem may relate to power settings and the interaction between the monitor and computer, recommending experimentation with different settings.
  • A third participant mentions disabling hibernation altogether and keeping the computer on continuously as a solution.
  • One user advises checking the monitor power settings to ensure they are configured correctly, particularly the time set for turning off the monitor.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for not using hibernation or standby modes, opting instead to manually turn off the monitor while leaving the computer running.
  • Discussion shifts to the advantages of using Linux, with one participant noting that Linux file systems have lower defragmentation needs compared to NTFS.
  • Another participant indicates their intention to set up a dual-boot system with Linux and Windows XP for different purposes, highlighting a shift in software preferences.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of solutions and experiences, with no consensus on a single effective fix for the hibernation issues. Some prefer to disable hibernation, while others suggest adjustments to power settings. The discussion also introduces differing views on operating systems, particularly regarding Linux versus Windows.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide detailed technical specifications or configurations of their systems, which may limit the applicability of their suggestions. Additionally, the discussion does not resolve the underlying technical issues related to hibernation and power settings.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for users experiencing similar hibernation and power management issues on Windows, as well as those considering alternatives like Linux for their computing needs.

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Hi guys,

I'm having problems with my computer when it goes into power saver mode. Now I'm all for this mode, becasue it saves a us a bit on electricity, when I leave it on overnight to defrag a disk or something. But the problem is that I can't get it to boot back up again afterwards. Or rather it seems to boot back up but the monitor doesn't, so I can't see anything, and I have to restart it.

Is there anyway I can fix this, if more info is needed just let me know.
 
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ooh man, i hear ya...

that happens to me only about once a month now. i think it has to do with your power settings, like in the interaction between the monitor and computer.

all i can suggest is that you play around with different times, i imagine that'll take quite a while to find one that's best.

also, i assume you're working with windows, which in itself provides another solution...

and we all know what that is
 
I disable hibernation and keep my power setting set to stay on.
 
Originally posted by Pauly Man

But the problem is that I can't get it to boot back up again afterwards. Or rather it seems to boot back up but the monitor doesn't, so I can't see anything, and I have to restart it.

Is there anyway I can fix this, if more info is needed just let me know.

You probably checked the Turn off monitor option and set the time for longer than it's supposed to be.

Click on Display Properties--->>Click on Screen Saver Tab--->>Power button (under Monitor Power)--->>Turn Off Monitor Option( then check to see the time you set under that)
 
Thanx for the info guys.

I've decided to have my comp never go into standby or hibernation mode, because realistically it is never not doing anything when it is on. If I leave it on overnight I will just manually turn the monitor off, and leave it running. This seems to work so far, I haven't had any problems getting it back on line.
 
Yet another reason to switch to linux. The ext2/ext3 file-system has very low defragmentation. Even lower than ntfs. I don't even think there is an equivalent to defrag in linux.. The only file-system tools I've every used are fdisk (Create Partition) and fsck (Repair Partition after bad shutdown).
 
Originally posted by dduardo
Yet another reason to switch to linux.

You don't need to convince me of the pros of linux. This is my aprents comp, once I get my own comp going to setup up a dual linux\win xp pro system. The win xp system will be mainly for my programming with visual studio, and linux will be for almost everything else. I'm at the stage now where I no longer use word anymore, I use LaTeX. =]
 

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