My laptop isn’t doing what its told!
August 4th, 2016
Anyone have a clue what I could be doing wrong?
Is hibernate disabled? Make sure it’s enabled, otherwise it won’t go to sleep.
Is hibernate disabled? Make sure it's enabled, otherwise it won't go to sleep.
I’m talking about just turning the display off.
Laptop doesn’t need the display on to continue doing what its doing.
I realize this.. Have you tried changing the time & see if it works? Update video card drivers to latest versions? Do you get any errors?
Need more info.
I realize this.. Have you tried changing the time & see if it works? Update video card drivers to latest versions? Do you get any errors?
Need more info.
I get no errors. Not sure about updating video card drivers though, how would I do that?
I do this all the time… just stopped working.
Hmm.. Odd. Well, just some suggestions. Are you sure you have Administrator rights? Try disabling UAC & then trying it again. If that doesn’t work switch it from 1 minute to the next one up, and then restart. As for updating video card drivers, I just noticed it was a Laptop & your video card is most likely integrated, so never mind on that point.
Hmm.. Odd. Well, just some suggestions. Are you sure you have Administrator rights? Try disabling UAC & then trying it again. If that doesn't work switch it from 1 minute to the next one up, and then restart. As for updating video card drivers, I just noticed it was a Laptop & your video card is most likely integrated, so never mind on that point.
I’m the only user so yes I have admin rights. And I’ve tried changing the time and restarting/shutting down several times.
Really odd. I tried Googling the issue and found a few answers, one worked for someone so we’ll see if it works for you
The person said he updated his Mouse drivers and it actually fixed it.. So, try updating your Mouse drivers.
Really odd. I tried Googling the issue and found a few answers, one worked for someone so we'll see if it works for you
The person said he updated his Mouse drivers and it actually fixed it.. So, try updating your Mouse drivers.
I’ve never used a mouse with this laptop -_-
Eurmm… how would I do it anyway?
And thanks for your quick responses, really appreciate a strangers help
Hmm, you’re right. And it’s fine, hopefully I can help you figure this out and fix it.
Well, for starters… We can always TRY updating video card drivers. What kind of Laptop do you have, preferably Manufacturer (Asus, Dell, HP, Compaq, etc) And most important model # so I can help you faster
an alt method
Turn off your notebook LCD with one-click
http://www.redmondpie.com/turn-off-your-notebook-lcd-with-one-click/
or google “turn screen off app” for others
for the main problem
will the display go off right after you boot ?
if you just leave it alone
any background apps running ?
other than downloading
Hmm, you're right. And it's fine, hopefully I can help you figure this out and fix it.
Well, for starters... We can always TRY updating video card drivers. What kind of Laptop do you have, preferably Manufacturer (Asus, Dell, HP, Compaq, etc) And most important model # so I can help you faster
I have a DELL Inspiron 1525 with Windows 7 Unltimate.
Here are the video card drivers.. Try updating them, and see if that has any effect.
http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R180043&formatcnt=1&libid=0&typeid=-1&dateid=-1&formatid=-1&fileid=245331
Here are the video card drivers.. Try updating them, and see if that has any effect.
http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R180043&formatcnt=1&libid=0&typeid=-1&dateid=-1&formatid=-1&fileid=245331
“This OS is not supported…”
Its for Windows XP only I guess :S
If the PC is seeing ‘activity’ it wont turn of the screen. i cant image what activity its seeing here though…. as for the app to turn of your display, Ive used this one for a long time, trust me the link is safe, if you dont trust it, just Google “monoff” and you’ll find it yourself. just run it, and your display turns off, until you do something, just like normal.
http://www.koding.co.uk/files/monoff/MonOff.exe
Failing that, re-install Windows
Try disabling the touchpad if you have a button to do it.
Also change the advanced power settings so that when you close the lid it doesn’t go onto standby, that way you can close the lid and save the power whilst still downloading.