My PC does not wake up after it has been on standby for more that one hour.

I recently did a clean install on Win98 and have been re-loading up my programs. I have noticed that the problem came up after I re-installed Quicken 2K. I have tried to change and configure the power setting to the Home/Desktop and have my monitor and HD shut off at 15 and 30 minutes respectively. However it just does not wake up and I have to press reset.

Another thing is my start-up. I have tried to remove the Task Scheduler through its menu but I do not see it ubder the startup tab in msconfig. It keeps showing up every time the computer restarts.

Is it also safe to remove the several items that begin w/ ATI in the startup tab? I have an Athlon 1.2 Ghz, SB live (SB16 disabled) and an AIW pro(PCI)on a A7M266 MB. I am waiting for the opportune time to buy a GF3 card.

thanks for the input,

Peter

Disable power management in BIOS and let Windows handle it, see if that works. That's how I have mine set up and have no problems. ALso set Windows so it does not turn off the hard drive, see if that helps as well. It could be having problems spinning back up.

DOuble click the Task Scheduler icon in the tool tray at bottom right and look through the Options or Preferences menu (I forget which) you'll find an option that says "Stop using Task Scheduler". Check that box and it should go away next time you reboot and stay gone.

Not positive about the ATI items in msconfig, but you can probably disable them, if you have problems you can re-enable them again later. I don't have my links handy, maybe someone else can post the link to a list of msconfog items that can be disabled and what they do.

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[This message has been edited by YODA74 (edited 09-16-2001).]