Consider the following scenario:

• You have a computer that is running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008.
• You let the system go idle for some time. Therefore, the monitor enters a low-power state, and the screen turns off.
• To wake up the monitor, you press the computer’s power button, or you use the remote control. The monitor resumes the full-power state, and the screen turns back on.

However, in this scenario, the monitor remains in the full-power state for only several seconds, and then it reverts to the low-power state.

Note: This issue does not occur when you wake up the monitor by pressing a key on the keyboard or by clicking the mouse.

Ed continues with part 2 of this 2 part series on how to tweak Vista to your liking. This one includes: saving a search, fine-tuning search settings, System Restore and Shadow Copy, network files, and power management. Keep reading →

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When you put a Windows Vista-based computer in hibernation, Windows Vista may stop responding (hang). Additionally, you may receive a Stop error message that resembles the following:

STOP: 0×000000A0 (0×00000009, 0xc0000001, 0×00000001, 0×00000000)
INTERNAL_POWER_ERROR (a0)
Arg1: 00000009, A fatal error occurred while preparing the hibernate file.
Arg2: c0000001, Status code
Arg3: 00000001, Mirroring phase
Arg4: 00000000

This issue occurs if the computer has Intel 82801G ICH7-M Serial ATA storage controllers that are connected to the 2.5-inch hard disks.

Consider the following scenario. You enable the hybrid sleep feature on a Windows Vista-based computer. The computer has PS/2 devices that are connected. The computer experiences a power loss. In this scenario, the PS/2 devices may not function when the computer resumes power.

The tenth tip video by PCWizKid. Change the behavior of your Windows Vista power button on the menu from sleep to Shutdown for example with these easy steps.

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