I have scanned my computer for viruses and spyware and it seems to be free of all this. I'm running Windows XP, SP 2, 150 GB hard drive which 108 gb is free. I defrag and scan my computer on a regular basis. Even if I'm downloading or just listening to music to causes all programs to shut down after the screensaver has been shut off by me. Just Wondering what could cause this.
2006-12-01 11:25:41 · 3 answers · asked by Lee 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I have scanned my computer for viruses and spyware and it seems to be free of all this. I'm running Windows XP, SP 2, 150 GB hard drive which 108 gb is free. I defrag and scan my computer on a regular basis. Even if I'm downloading or just listening to music to causes all programs to shut down after the screensaver has been shut off by me. Just Wondering what could cause this. Right now my saver is Webshots, but it's the same with all of them, even windows savers. My scheme is Home/Office Desk , monitor off after 20 mins, Never to hard disk and system standby. Hibernation is NOT enabled. And the 2 boxes under the advanced tab are NOT checked. It makes NO difference if disengaged by the mouse or keyboard. And as is comes out of saver mode all programs close, music stops and the box pops up that says shut down, restart, logoff. Hope this helps.
2006-12-01 14:06:35 · update #1
I would like some additional information, and might help you find the problem in the process. Click on start, control panel, display. Select the screensaver tab.
1. What screensaver are you using? 2. There is a box for the system to request a password on resume, is that checked? Next click on the button labeled power. It should bring up a new window called "Power Options Properties", and the power schemes tab should be on top. 3. With the scheme you are currently using, what does it say in the selection box next to : turn off monitor, turn off hard disks, and system standby. Next click on the Advanced tab and it should have two check boxes, one for an icon in the taskbar and one for a password, followed by a selection box concerning the power button. Next is hibernation enabled? Also, some systems have an option that will either ignore or reduce sensitivity of the mouse as it relates to the power saving features; does it make any difference if you disengage the screensaver by the keyboard, say using the directional arrows vs. the mouse? Are you at the point where you go to use the computer and it will resume from screensaver and there is a box that lingers declaring something like - the system is preparing for standby, please wait - ? I had a system that would do that every time it tried to go into standby, so I just disabled that feature and shut it off if I knew that I was going to be away for awhile.
2006-12-01 12:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by I think, therefore I broke it? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you try to carryout system restore to a day previous to the day when there was no virus or any problems. It may be a few weeks or months back. You have to decide the date. Detailed instructions are posted at http://fixit.in/systemrestore.html
The problem is likely to be solved. Then,You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-12-02 01:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop to use Scan Saver: properties> Scan Saver> Scan saver label chose none.
Hope this hep you!
2006-12-01 11:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by sopheak l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋