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XP Freezes on Hibernation
Every time I try to hibernate, my computer freezes. It gets to the Shutting Down... message, then freezes. No BSOD or anything. I've also noticed in answers to other questions that deleting the hiberfil.sys file may sort this out, as it may be corrupted, but XP won't let me delete it, and disabling then enabling Hibernation in the Power Options just seems to recreate exactly the same file.
I think this may be hardware related. Perhaps some of my hardware doesn't support the low power mode hibernation uses. My specs are as follows:
Windows XP Pro SP1
Asus A7N8X Deluxe nForce2 mobo
Athlon XP 2200+ @ stock speeds
2x 256MB Samsung Original PC2700 @ 3-2-2-2T
Segagate Barracuda IV 80Gb HDD
LG 16x DVD-ROM
Lite-On 48x12x48 CD-RW
MSI GF4 Ti4200 128MB
Intel V92 HaM Data Fax Voice Modem
PCTV TV Card
Note: The PCTV card is a new addition, and Hibernation didn't work beforehand, so it probably should be kept out of the equation.
Awaiting your help :)
I think this may be hardware related. Perhaps some of my hardware doesn't support the low power mode hibernation uses. My specs are as follows:
Windows XP Pro SP1
Asus A7N8X Deluxe nForce2 mobo
Athlon XP 2200+ @ stock speeds
2x 256MB Samsung Original PC2700 @ 3-2-2-2T
Segagate Barracuda IV 80Gb HDD
LG 16x DVD-ROM
Lite-On 48x12x48 CD-RW
MSI GF4 Ti4200 128MB
Intel V92 HaM Data Fax Voice Modem
PCTV TV Card
Note: The PCTV card is a new addition, and Hibernation didn't work beforehand, so it probably should be kept out of the equation.
Awaiting your help :)
ASKER
Ah-ha! I do use Nero, but is there any way to resolve this issue without uninstalling it? I use it quite a bit.
there's nothing listed on nero's site about this problem, so your best bet is to send their tech support an email.
or alternatively, you can revert nero to a previous version, such as 5.0.
or alternatively, you can revert nero to a previous version, such as 5.0.
ASKER
Already sent, guess I'll just have to wait.
Damn, I hate waiting.
Damn, I hate waiting.
did you try reverting to an earlier version of nero?
ASKER
How? My Nero came on a CD, and is a newer version than 5.0.
how about any windows updates? or have you tried upgrading the machine's bios? it's a shot in the dark, but it's good to keep your bios up to date, anyways.
ASKER
Latest non-beta BIOS (1002 Final). Windows Updates up to date. Looks like this Nero problem. Have emailed them for support, and am waiting for a reply. Hopefully they have a fix of their own. Once they reply, I'll make a choice; if they have a fix, I do the fix, if they don't, I'll get Easy CD Creator 5 and DirectCD, and uninstall Nero. If this still doesn't fix it, then a correct answer is still up for grabs ;)
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Okay, update on this:
Uninstalled Nero, rebooted, tried to Hibernate, no luck, tried Standby, no luck. Tried another suggestion of setting my memory latency to 2.5 rather than 2, no luck.
So, looks like it's something else entirely :|
Uninstalled Nero, rebooted, tried to Hibernate, no luck, tried Standby, no luck. Tried another suggestion of setting my memory latency to 2.5 rather than 2, no luck.
So, looks like it's something else entirely :|
The MS article says that any version of Nero between 5.0 and 5.5 can cause the problem. But if uninstallation did not correct the problem, perhaps it is more general:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302414
Unable to Use Power Management Features
Or look at this one:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298884
"It Is Now Safe to Turn the Machine Off" Message When You Try to Hibernate Your Computer
The above article references this one for Win2000, but also presumably will be useful for WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;266169
How to Troubleshoot Problems with Standby Mode, Hibernate Mode, and Shutting Down Your Computer in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302414
Unable to Use Power Management Features
Or look at this one:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298884
"It Is Now Safe to Turn the Machine Off" Message When You Try to Hibernate Your Computer
The above article references this one for Win2000, but also presumably will be useful for WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;266169
How to Troubleshoot Problems with Standby Mode, Hibernate Mode, and Shutting Down Your Computer in Windows 2000
ASKER
Will try the first later, but it would be nice if there were a way to definitely know which device would be causing the problem, if it is that. The only devices requiring their own drivers are my graphics card, a GF4 Ti4200, and my modem, an Intel V92 HaM Data Fax Voice Modem. It's possible the modem may be causing it, but if it is, what then? I need the modem to access the net (no broadband in this area yet :() I could try another modem, but it all seems so annoying... If only there were an error log I could check to see which driver causes the problem.
Interesting note though: I've checked the Power Capabilities of some of the devices, and they're showing Not supported for the S2 state, but support for all of the others. Could this be my problem? Any ideas on how to fix this if it's the source?
Can't be the second fix; I am already using the ACPI Uniprocessor PC HAL.
As for the third, confused :)
Interesting note though: I've checked the Power Capabilities of some of the devices, and they're showing Not supported for the S2 state, but support for all of the others. Could this be my problem? Any ideas on how to fix this if it's the source?
Can't be the second fix; I am already using the ACPI Uniprocessor PC HAL.
As for the third, confused :)
ASKER
First fix did not work.
Also, it doesn't seem to be RAM errors causing this: RAM passed a memtest with no problems.
Probably a piece of hardware that's not compliant. Will try to track it down. My setup is in the main questoin, if anyone can see a possible piece of problem hardware, please point it out :)
Also, it doesn't seem to be RAM errors causing this: RAM passed a memtest with no problems.
Probably a piece of hardware that's not compliant. Will try to track it down. My setup is in the main questoin, if anyone can see a possible piece of problem hardware, please point it out :)
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Sorry, there were no replies, so I didn't say that I fixed it.
I replaced my modem and now I can standby and hibernate with ease :)
I replaced my modem and now I can standby and hibernate with ease :)
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Do I get points for solving my own problem? ;)
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Haha, thanks very much :)
When does this new area open then? ;)
When does this new area open then? ;)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;331506
Computer Stops Responding When You Stand-by or Hibernate More Than One Time