Computer Remains in Standby Mode After Insertion of USB Device (228112)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

This article was previously published under Q228112

SYMPTOMS

When you connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device into your computer while it is in Standby mode, your computer remains in Standby mode.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because this functionality is not supported in Windows 2000.

RESOLUTION

To prevent this behavior, resume your computer from Standby mode before adding a USB device.

MORE INFORMATION

You can safely ignore this behavior as it should not interfere with the functionality of your USB device.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbHardware kbPowerMan kbprb kbui KB228112