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    amateur problem : Vista and xp cant switch monitor off

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ivanox1972, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. ivanox1972

    ivanox1972 Notebook Consultant

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    I have never have had so stupid problem...
    I normally setup 10mins to power off screen when inactive, but mine nx9420 dont switch monitor off... Ubuntu do this...
    I have torrent utorrent and wireless net active, other programs are totaly standard...
    Any help..
     
    ivanox1972, Jun 14, 2008
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  2. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    It must be something with Ubuntu and power saver options in nx9420. Bios update perhaps?

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, Jun 14, 2008
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  3. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Are you using a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard or a mouse ? There is a known issue (and a windows update to fix it) with MS mouse and XP screensaver/ monitor standby.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 14, 2008
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  4. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    or alternatively you can use winbubble and turn it off manually
     
    Harper2.0, Jun 14, 2008
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