A dozy question perhaps.!!

[vivandorron]

Sometimes it takes me three or four attempts to put my computer into a sleeping mode. Each time I try, it closes down and then restarts.

Before this posting I have gone through twice, what I believe to be the correct procedure (Close down.. then click 'sleep'.) so the next attempt will be about the average of 3.

I operate on Windows Vista, my desktop is an HP Pavillion slimline and my default browser is Firefox 6.

Please comment as you wish.( Humorously or otherwise.)

Ron.

[AlBags]

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Seriously ... I'm thinking about it : )

[boxtops]

I hold down the Windows key and L to lock my computer - is that the same thing?

[Mosaic]

Nope, I don't underatnd albags either Ron.
If troubled, make sure all apps are closed then just hold in the off switch for 10 secs which will show it who's boss.

[AlBags]

Have a look at this .. and apply accordingly! ...

http://www.howtogeek....le-hybrid-sleep-mode/

[AlBags]

Mosaic .. sounds like a forced shutdown. Not good if done regularly.
No Box ...

Check your Power Options peoples : )

Info is on that link .

[Mosaic]

Albags, you'll have some smart reason why you didn't just tell the guy. Beats me.

[AlBags]

The article needs to be read .. rather than sitting on my Yabbie writing and copying text, when I can post a link. Comprendez?
I have several other things I am doing .. on and off the PC .. apart from replying to others requests.
Thanks you for your consideration.

[ttfn]

To be fair to Al, Mosaic, Ron did ask for humorous replies or otherwise. Al has given some excellent and sound pc advice over a long period and has spent considerable time helping some ABers (like ~Bez~ as I recall) :)

[AlBags]

Hi ttfn ... hope you are well .. long time no speak : )

Yes .. I replied as suggested.

[Mosaic]

All of which clearly allows him to be rude.
Well if the majority say yes, then...

[ttfn]

Not bad at all thanks Al - nice to see you are keeping busy ;) x

[AlBags]

Rude? lol

Where was that bit then?

[AlBags]

Yes ttfn .. busy work, and busy home.
Bez hasn't emailed me in a while .. so she must be ok at the moment!

Al.

[ummmm]

Ohhhhhh Al....you're ever so rude...pmsl xx

[AlBags]

lol hun xxx

[vivandorron]

Hi AlBags...I;m glad you had a good laugh. Hope your trousers have not been soiled.:-)

Seriously, I have checked-out your link and, no doubt because I am slow on the up-take. I can't see that it gives me a satisfactory answer.

Incidentally Mosaic, I know that AlBags is correct in what he has said about 'forced shutdowns' which should only be used to close down a computer, if all else fails.

boxtops..Sorry, I can't answer the question which you have now posed.

Ron.

[AlBags]

Hi Ron ... no .. but I think Ummmm's have ; )

Just check the settings there are applied to yours Ron. Photos make it easy.
If you changed anything, you may not get a change until after a reboot.

One thing at a time is usually the best way in these sort of circumstances.

Al.

[vivandorron]

Shall we all now forget that I asked a question.

Ron.

[Frank97]

You said you are selecting sleep, shouldn't you be selecting shut down? Or have I missed the point?

[Frank97]

Just reread the OP and yes I have.