I have the exact same problem - please let me know if you find a solution
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Ron L.


"RT" wrote:
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> Vista will sleep fine for me from the start button. However if I let it sit
> without use it will not sleep using the setting from control panel, power
> options. It is set to power down the display after 3 mins and sleep after 5
> mins. All it will do is shut off the screen.
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> Any ideas?
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> RT
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