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"Unexpected Shutdown" every time computer sleeps or hibernates
My laptop often suffers from BSOD after windows updates, and I grin and bear it until it stops, in 2 or 3 days, which it has always done in the past. However, this is insane. Since my computer installed updates last Saturday, I have not been able to put it to sleep or hibernate without having to subsequently do a hard restart, with the "windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown" screen. I then get the little notice that normally shows up after a regular BSOD, detailing the issue, but it contains no details- it simply says windows was unable to find a solution for the problem. There is no expand option to see the details. Please note, I have not actually seen a BSOD. This is only happening when I put it into sleep or hibernate, in which case, it seems to get stuck, showing a glowing black screen or simply not powering off when told to. The only way I can get it to turn back on is to unplug it and remove the battery.
This also may be related- Sometime around Saturday, my battery went dead, as they are want to do after 2 years. Currently, I am keeping my laptop plugged in at all times, with a 60% battery that won't charge to protect me from bumps to the power cord while I wait for my new one.
Specs:
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit (OEM, re-installed summer 2011)
Full Retail Sony Vaio VPCCW17FX
2 1/2 years old
Thank you so much for your help!