Benjamin Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Question from a friend but I'd also be interested to know: When left untouched for some time Vista shuts the machine down.Is there a way of stopping it doing it? They've tried altering the sleep timing but it still shuts down when left unattended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Is it going into hibernation mode?http://techpaul.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/hibernation-vs-sleepvista/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Its probably getting ready for "Windows '7'" which is due out in 2009.More financial layout for those still using Windows software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks Clair. I've emailed the link and will get back when I hear but from their description it sounds like hibernation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hi,Are you talking about a laptop or desktop?, either way go into Control Panel, select 'Power Options' (mine is set to 'High Performance') decide for yourself the setting you want. On the left of the window select 'Change when the computer sleeps' decide when you want your monitor to turn off, then select 'Put the computer to sleep'> Never This should solve the problem. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Sorry to have been so long in getting back but my "friends", who were desperate for some help, have decided to knock some walls down in their Spanish ruin so haven't got around to trying out any of your tips.[:P]I've dug my own laptop out (Vista Home Basic) and followed tel's instructions which work for me. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'm getting used to VISTA now, but I wont hesitate in junking it! The odd thing is VISTA, five letters, CRAP is only four!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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