The display may not turn on when you wake the computer from hibernation or from standby in Windows XP (908357)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you wake the computer from hibernation or from standby, the display may not turn on.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because some programs try to prevent the computer from turning off the display, from going into hibernation, or from going into standby. These programs include backup utilities and programs for burning discs. If you force the computer to go into hibernation or to go into standby when one of these programs is running, the display may not turn back on when you wake the computer.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, restart the computer. To do this, press CTRL+ESC, press U, press R, and then press ENTER.

Note Another way to restart the computer is to press and hold the computer's power button until the computer turns off. However, files on your computer may be damaged if you use this method.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/12/2005
Keywords:kbtshoot kbprb KB908357 kbAudEndUser
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