Why is my computer not standing by?

Answer by  worker33 (41)

If you want your pc to hibernate; in Windows xp go to control panel,in category view, pick, performance and maintenance,power options, hibernate tab, check enable hibernation.Click okay.

Answer by  dx10 (144)

More often than not, power management issues are caused by device drivers and programs. Try uninstalling or updating any recently installed programs and checking for updated drivers for your computer.

Answer by  technogeek (6640)

Either because the settings for your computer have been changed to where there is no screen saver or power saver set or you have a virus.

Answer by  sairamesh100yahoocoin (223)

May be your system has virus affected, else check it whether your mother board all software is installed or not? this is main reason for not working the standby.

Answer by  nonameguy (41)

Standby may be disabled on your computer, if you have windows, go to the control panel then power options, check if standby is set to never.