XP won't go into standby anymore.

[SuaveRick]

I recently had a nasty bout with a virus and a ton of spyware that got passed my firewall. I cleaned it all up but in the midst of things I think it 'cleaned' (deleted) a file or files that have to do with the standby option in XP. Right after I cleaned up my computer the standby option is now greyed out. I've look all over control panel and everything but it looks like it's a file thing.

Anyone know where/how I can restore these possibly missing files? System restore is not an option to me.

Thanks.

 

[gpalmer711]

Couple of options open to you.

To make sure that all your main system files are Ok you can click on Start, then Run, type sfc /scannow

It may be due to a Mainboard/Display Driver issue. Download EVEREST Home Edition:

http://www.lavalys.com/index.php?page=product&view=1&subpage=5

Use it to detect the devices on your machine and visit the manufacturers site to download the latest driver sets.

Greg Palmer
Free Software for Adminstrators

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk

 

[linney]

Some other options mentioned here.

Greyed-out STAND BY button (No HIBERNATE tab either)
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