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    Anyone have a workaround for this little problem with standby...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by spookyu, Sep 25, 2006.

  1. spookyu

    spookyu NBR Zombie Expert

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    Well, I sort of like to have my laptop setup so that when I close the lid it goes into standby. However, there are instances where I might have a game like BF2 or something that it isnt a good idea to put into standby running. Well, if I want to close the lid of my lappy to, say, move it somewhere or something this sort of causes a problem. Just wondering if anyone had maybe a work around or knew of a program that could make standby void and null while certain programs are running, it gets annoying having to go into my power properties every time.
     
    spookyu, Sep 25, 2006
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  2. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Only solution I use is that I manually put it into standby, and closing the lid does nothing by default. But I move my laptop with programs running that I don't want to put into standby fairly often. It's not too hard to just hit Fn+F4 or whatever if you really do want it in standby, is it?
     
    Pitabred, Sep 26, 2006
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  3. LIVEFRMNYC

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    Exactly what pitabred said. I rather use a Shortcut key than have Standby on Auto everytime I close my lid.

    Just turn off Auto for good, And press FN + F4, or you can set your POWER BUTTON to Standby when pressed.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Sep 26, 2006
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