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rossm...@hotmail.co.uk
Feb 12, 2008, 1:24:19 PM2/12/08
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How do I change my settings in Vista, so when I play Divx movies from
the web, my pc doesn't go to sleep while watching? However, I do want
it to sleep when I'm not playing movies to conserve energy. Any
suggestions welcomed..
the web, my pc doesn't go to sleep while watching? However, I do want
it to sleep when I'm not playing movies to conserve energy. Any
suggestions welcomed..
Devvie
Feb 13, 2008, 1:14:22 PM2/13/08
to group for alt.os.windows 2003, 2008, x64 & Vista OS's @ your service
Put your power options so that it waits 2 hours? :)
The problem is that Full-Screen activity is not seen as "work" (strict
influence from Billy & Balmer noticable:).
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/63567-power-options-sleep-mode-problems.html
shows a lot (but no solution for you I guess;).
Maybe your video driver (catalyst control centre?) has an option...
But small chance.
Microsoft also knows about this problem, and suggests the following to
SOLVE your problem... I hope :P (on: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929526)...
I will repost - no time to give more info... But it's an interesting
question (I hate this too:>), so I'll repost, honoust, I will...
Peace!
Devvie
Microsoft article...:
When you use full-screen mode to watch video in Windows Media Center,
the screen saver may start on a Windows Vista-based computer
View products that this article applies to.
Article ID : 929526
Last Review : December 21, 2006
Revision : 1.0
SYMPTOMS
When you use full-screen mode to watch video in Windows Media Center,
the screen saver may start on a Windows Vista-based computer.
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CAUSE
This issue occurs if one of the following conditions is true: * The On
resume, display logon screen check box is selected on the Screen Saver
tab of the Screen Saver Settings dialog box.
* The Require a password (recommended) setting is enabled under the
Require a password on wakeup option of the Define power buttons and
turn on password protection page.
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RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, enable the Don't require a password setting,
and then click to clear the On resume, display logon screen check box.
To do this, follow these steps: 1. Open Power Options. To do this,
click Start, type power options in the Start Search box, and then
click Power Options in the Programs list.
2. On the Select a power plan page, click Require a password on wakeup
in the task pane.
3. On the Define power buttons and turn on password protection page,
click Don't require a password.
4. Click Save changes.
5. Open Personalization. To do this, click Start, type personalization
in the Start Search box, and then click Personalization in the
Programs list.
6. Click Screen Saver.
7. Click to clear the On resume, display logon screen check box.
8. Click OK.
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MORE INFORMATION
By default, the screen saver does not turn on in Media Center when you
use full-screen mode to watch any one of the following items: * TV
* A DVD
* A video
* A slide show
* A visualization while you listen to music
However, if you select the On resume, display logon screen check box
or enable the Require a password (recommended) setting, the screen
saver turns on when you use full-screen mode to watch live TV or a
DVD. These settings help secure the computer when it is left idle.
Back to the top
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APPLIES TO
* Windows Vista Home Premium
* Windows Vista Ultimate
* Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition
* Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
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On 12 feb, 19:24, "rossmol...@hotmail.co.uk"
The problem is that Full-Screen activity is not seen as "work" (strict
influence from Billy & Balmer noticable:).
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/63567-power-options-sleep-mode-problems.html
shows a lot (but no solution for you I guess;).
Maybe your video driver (catalyst control centre?) has an option...
But small chance.
Microsoft also knows about this problem, and suggests the following to
SOLVE your problem... I hope :P (on: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929526)...
I will repost - no time to give more info... But it's an interesting
question (I hate this too:>), so I'll repost, honoust, I will...
Peace!
Devvie
Microsoft article...:
When you use full-screen mode to watch video in Windows Media Center,
the screen saver may start on a Windows Vista-based computer
View products that this article applies to.
Article ID : 929526
Last Review : December 21, 2006
Revision : 1.0
SYMPTOMS
When you use full-screen mode to watch video in Windows Media Center,
the screen saver may start on a Windows Vista-based computer.
Back to the top
CAUSE
This issue occurs if one of the following conditions is true: * The On
resume, display logon screen check box is selected on the Screen Saver
tab of the Screen Saver Settings dialog box.
* The Require a password (recommended) setting is enabled under the
Require a password on wakeup option of the Define power buttons and
turn on password protection page.
Back to the top
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, enable the Don't require a password setting,
and then click to clear the On resume, display logon screen check box.
To do this, follow these steps: 1. Open Power Options. To do this,
click Start, type power options in the Start Search box, and then
click Power Options in the Programs list.
2. On the Select a power plan page, click Require a password on wakeup
in the task pane.
3. On the Define power buttons and turn on password protection page,
click Don't require a password.
4. Click Save changes.
5. Open Personalization. To do this, click Start, type personalization
in the Start Search box, and then click Personalization in the
Programs list.
6. Click Screen Saver.
7. Click to clear the On resume, display logon screen check box.
8. Click OK.
Back to the top
MORE INFORMATION
By default, the screen saver does not turn on in Media Center when you
use full-screen mode to watch any one of the following items: * TV
* A DVD
* A video
* A slide show
* A visualization while you listen to music
However, if you select the On resume, display logon screen check box
or enable the Require a password (recommended) setting, the screen
saver turns on when you use full-screen mode to watch live TV or a
DVD. These settings help secure the computer when it is left idle.
Back to the top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPLIES TO
* Windows Vista Home Premium
* Windows Vista Ultimate
* Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition
* Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
Back to the top
Keywords: kbexpertisebeginner kbtshoot kbprb KB929526
On 12 feb, 19:24, "rossmol...@hotmail.co.uk"
Devvie
Feb 13, 2008, 1:19:52 PM2/13/08
to group for alt.os.windows 2003, 2008, x64 & Vista OS's @ your service
vista disable screensaver when watching movie full-screen - seems to
be a player-only option in most circumstances...
Now off... Ciao!
On 13 feb, 19:14, Devvie <devvie.n...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Put your power options so that it waits 2 hours? :)
>
> The problem is that Full-Screen activity is not seen as "work" (strict
> influence from Billy & Balmer noticable:).
>
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/63567-power-options-sleep-mode-prob...
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> - Tekst uit oorspronkelijk bericht weergeven -
be a player-only option in most circumstances...
Now off... Ciao!
On 13 feb, 19:14, Devvie <devvie.n...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Put your power options so that it waits 2 hours? :)
>
> The problem is that Full-Screen activity is not seen as "work" (strict
> influence from Billy & Balmer noticable:).
>
>
> APPLIES TO
> * Windows Vista Home Premium
> * Windows Vista Ultimate
> * Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition
> * Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
>
> Back to the top
>
> Keywords: kbexpertisebeginner kbtshoot kbprb KB929526
>
> On 12 feb, 19:24, "rossmol...@hotmail.co.uk"
>
>
>
> <rossmol...@hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
> > How do I change my settings in Vista, so when I play Divx movies from
> > the web, my pc doesn't go to sleep while watching? However, I do want
> > it to sleep when I'm not playing movies to conserve energy. Any
> > suggestions welcomed..- Tekst uit oorspronkelijk bericht niet weergeven -
> APPLIES TO
> * Windows Vista Home Premium
> * Windows Vista Ultimate
> * Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition
> * Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
>
> Back to the top
>
> Keywords: kbexpertisebeginner kbtshoot kbprb KB929526
>
> On 12 feb, 19:24, "rossmol...@hotmail.co.uk"
>
>
>
> <rossmol...@hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
> > How do I change my settings in Vista, so when I play Divx movies from
> > the web, my pc doesn't go to sleep while watching? However, I do want
> > it to sleep when I'm not playing movies to conserve energy. Any
>
> - Tekst uit oorspronkelijk bericht weergeven -
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