So, what's calling the wake up timer?


  1. whatdoesitwant
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    windows 7 rc x64 build 7100
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    So, what's calling the wake up timer?


    The interesting question that i am left with is what is calling the wake up timer (activeringstimer).
    Where does windows keep its logs?
    I've gone into task scheduler but it only shows a history per task and appears to lack a listing of the activated task history or a proper search function.
    I noticed the windows media center icon flash in my taskbar for a sec after the pc came out of hibernation but i'm pretty sure i never set it up. I tend to stay away from windows media player because of my really bad experience with wmp 8 through to 11. My other suspect is the sidebar. Maybe unrelated but it has just crashed after disabling the wake-up timer.
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello,

    You can use STEP FOUR in the tutorial below right after the computer wakes up like this to see what did it.

    Power Options and Sleep Mode Problems - Vista Forums

    Double check to make sure that this Power Plan setting below is set this way as well.

    So, what's calling the wake up timer?-power_options.jpg

    Hope this helps,
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  4. whatdoesitwant
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    Awesome tutorial


    Thanks Brink.

    I found my network card and a hid-compliant mouse device. I will test with logging and the wake-up timer back on in the advanced energy settings and with the networkcard unplugged to see what will happen.
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