Computer wakes up from standby - why?


  1. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
       #1

    Computer wakes up from standby - why?


    My computer occasionally wakes up from Standby.
    I have a USB-based KVM switcher providing mouse and keyboard. When I want to put it in Standby, I first switch the switcher to my other computer, then I go into Standby by pressing the power button. When I want to use the computer again, I first switch the switcher back to the computer, then press the power button.
    Waking up from Standby spontaneously is not a major problem, as it is set to go back to Standby after several minutes. But I'm curious as to what might be happening.
    Any ideas?
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Welcome
    This tutorial may help. From personal experience, start with the internet waking the computer.
    Give attention to step 4 and 5
    Power Options and Sleep Mode Problems - Vista Forums
    The Vista solution is the same as for Seven.
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  3. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks, Richard.
    This tutorial was very interesting. I wonder if there's a similar one specifically for Windows 7, or if anyone out there would like to create one.
    I'll try the various things in the tutorial. If any of them reveals a source of wakeup, then I'll mark this thread as solved. Otherwise, I'll ask for more help.
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    I do most of my work in Vista and am very Familiar with the Vista Tutorials. I am also familiar with the great tutorials here, but could not find that specific one. I am sure another member will post the tutorial if it exists.

    EDIT: Ill contact someone who will know for sure.
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  5. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    Hello MeepMeep,

    The tutorial above still applies to Windows 7 as well. However, if you like the tutorials below may be able to also help ID what may have woke the computer up. :)

    Lastwake Command

    and

    Devices - See Devices that are able to Wake Up the Computer

    Hope this helps for now,
    Shawn
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