Article ID: 955079 - Last Review: July 15, 2008 - Revision: 1.2

A Windows Vista-based computer does not go to sleep as expected when Sound Recorder is running

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SYMPTOMS

When Sound Recorder is running on a Windows Vista-based computer, the computer does not go to sleep regardless of how long the system is otherwise idle.
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CAUSE

This behavior is intended to prevent a recording failure that would occur if the computer went to sleep during a Sound Recorder session. Therefore, Windows Vista does not let the computer go to sleep when the Sound Recorder program is running.
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RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, close Sound Recorder. Then, the computer will go to sleep as expected.
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MORE INFORMATION

Note If you use Windows Vista, you can visit the following Microsoft Web page for help with power consumption and battery life problems:
Fix problems in which power consumption is more than expected or the battery life is short (_http://support.microsoft.com/gp/windows_battery_power_settings)
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APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Starter
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
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