Retrospekt

I just installed xp pro on my sisters laptop, but the standby option is darkened out. I read articles that advanced power options has to be enabled, but i dont have that service. I checked hardware devices in the system devices and i dont have advanced power options(APM), but i do have acpi, a different power options service. This service does not allow me to set shutdown modes and things like that. How do i enable APM?

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stevemc

I have seen it grayed out if the proper video drivers are not installed.

EDIT: To enable advanced power options...

Enable advanced power management

1. Restart the computer, and press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to navigate. Go to either Advanced or Power, depending on which BIOS is installed, and locate the Power Management setting.

2. Set Power Management to Enabled. Press F10, and then press ENTER to exit and save the changes. The computer restarts.

3. Allow Windows to open. On your screen, locate and click the Start button. From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

4. In Control Panel, double-click the Add New Hardware icon.

5. In the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box, click Next.

6. Let Windows search for the new hardware. Click Next twice.

7. Detection starts.

8. Advanced Power Management Support is detected. Click Finish.

9. When detection is finished, click Details to verify that Advanced Power Management Support has been added.

Source: Gateway Support

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