what is actually waking computer? (WOL)

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  1. Posts : 1,442
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
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    what is actually waking computer? (WOL)


    I've had this issue with my computer from the beginning. I know I can disable WOL in the BIOS but how can I see what program/file is actually waking my system? My motherboard has two Ethernet ports and both of them behave the same way.
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  2. Posts : 179
    Windows 7 x64 Pro
       #2

    You should be able to check in Command prompt with this command.
    powercfg -lastwake

    Maybe you can find it also with Event Viewer>Windows logs.
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  3. Posts : 1,442
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I did powercfg and it just lists my Ethernet port. Not the actual program. Something has to be requesting or trying to send information.
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  4. Posts : 179
    Windows 7 x64 Pro
       #4

    HAVOC said:
    I did powercfg and it just lists my Ethernet port. Not the actual program. Something has to be requesting or trying to send information.
    Have you tried checking with Event Viewer?Maybe service will be listed there.
    Maybe some task is scheduled.
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    From an elevated command prompt enter this command and see if you have requests:
    powercfg -requests

    If you have requests, post a screen print, and i'll try to help override them.

    Also, here is a tutorial you can work through:
    Power Options and Sleep Mode Problems
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  6. Posts : 1,442
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks. I'll see what I find when it does it again. If I leave the computer alone it will wake every 30 minutes.
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  7. Posts : 1,442
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I have nothing listed in -requests.

    I'm in Event Viewer. What would I need to look at to see what keeps waking the computer every 30 minutes?
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  8. Posts : 179
    Windows 7 x64 Pro
       #8

    Well since Ethernet controller is waking up your computer you can stop it:

    Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center >Left click on Local Area Connection > Properties >Configure>Power Management tab>Untick Allow this device to wake the computer >OK

    Also in power options:
    Choose your power plan>Change plan settings>Change advanced power settings>Sleep>Allow wake timers>Disable>OK
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  9. Posts : 1,442
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
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    I don't have "Allow this device to wake the computer". I did disable "allow wake timers" in advanced power settings.
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  10. Posts : 179
    Windows 7 x64 Pro
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    HAVOC said:
    I don't have "Allow this device to wake the computer". I did disable "allow wake timers" in advanced power settings.
    You've disabled them now?if so;
    Check again will computer wake up from sleep.
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