The Power-Save Profile May Change When You Share Files (311859)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q311859

SYMPTOMS

When the following items are true, the "Always on" option in the Power Policy settings is enabled when you restart your computer:
  • If you do not select the "Always on" option in the Power Policy settings

    -and-
  • If you select either the "Share this file" or the "Share this printer" option in the properties for the network computer

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, configure File and Print Sharing, restart your computer, and then change the Power Policy settings.

Note that this behavior does not occur in Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me).

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB311859
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