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    vista shuts down when in sleep mode

    Discussion in 'HP' started by gazelleintense, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. gazelleintense

    gazelleintense Newbie

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    any ideas why?

    this is a brand new compaq notebook. vista home premium
     
    gazelleintense, Oct 24, 2007
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    kickace Notebook Deity

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    check your power options, it may be set to "shut down" when the lid is closed

    also, check to see if you have the correct video drivers or update them (laptopvideo2go.com)
     
    kickace, Oct 24, 2007
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    gazelleintense Newbie

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    video drivers? this is a new unit. are you saying the drivers may still need updating?

    thanks. :)
     
    gazelleintense, Oct 24, 2007
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