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Seasidepeter
SC Tom wrote:
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> "Seasidepeter" wrote in message
> news:dJWdnVEbLc2ClS_WnZ2dnUVZ8n2dnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>> I've finally managed to track down the reason my Win7 won't
>> automatically go into sleep mode: it's the sound card. ANY sound card.
>>
>> I've tested exhaustively, switching between onboard (via) and two
>> different other cards, one soundblaster internal, one usb external.
>> When the soundcard- any of them - is disabled, windows goes properly
>> to sleep. When it's enabled, only the monitor goes off.
>>
>> What the hell is that all about?
>> Any ideas what might cure it?
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> Check to see if any of them are trying to access the web for updates.
> That may be the problem.
Thanks...I've disabled the Creative update service, but still no luck.
I'll keep googling.
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> "Seasidepeter" wrote in message
> news:dJWdnVEbLc2ClS_WnZ2dnUVZ8n2dnZ2d@brightview.co.uk...
>> I've finally managed to track down the reason my Win7 won't
>> automatically go into sleep mode: it's the sound card. ANY sound card.
>>
>> I've tested exhaustively, switching between onboard (via) and two
>> different other cards, one soundblaster internal, one usb external.
>> When the soundcard- any of them - is disabled, windows goes properly
>> to sleep. When it's enabled, only the monitor goes off.
>>
>> What the hell is that all about?
>> Any ideas what might cure it?
>
> Check to see if any of them are trying to access the web for updates.
> That may be the problem.
Thanks...I've disabled the Creative update service, but still no luck.
I'll keep googling.