standby button

When I press the shut down computer button, from start menu, i don´t
have access to the standby button (it's grey like).
How can I enable this standby button?

Thanks a lot

This is usually a driver issue or caused by a card, usually graphics or
soundcard that is not compatible with the function. Start by checking your
graphics card and soundcard manufacturer's website for updated drivers.

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Michael Solomon MS-MVP
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> When I press the shut down computer button, from start menu, i don´t
> have access to the standby button (it's grey like).
> How can I enable this standby button?
>
> Thanks a lot

Hi,

I found a couple of possibilities for this. One could be an out-of-date
BIOS, or perhaps a machine that does not support Standby functionality.
You would need to check with the computer manufacturer to see if the
computer should support the Standby option and if a newer BIOS version is
needed for this.

Another thing that has caused this problem in the past is some 3rd-party
software the somehow stops proper functionality of the Standby option. One
seen was Logitech Mouseware. Another was a program called MyBarney.
Removing this software resolved the problem in those cases.

Best regards,
Michael Platts, MCSE
Microsoft Product Support
Windows 2000 Server Networking Team

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