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by cbrinn Nov 6, 2001 last reply Nov 7, 2001

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I'm having problems setting my Windows 2k computer to Hibernate or Standby. It says 'The device driver for the Intel PRO/100+ Management Adapter' device is preventing the maching from entering hibernation. Please close all applications and try again. I did try that, also updated the drivers to the latest available, closing all running programs with the task manager and anything seems to work. How can I resolve this issue. Thanks!!

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by sfhsgrad00 Nov 6, 2001

Windows 2000 tends to have a lot of problems with Hibernation and Standby because (1) It is still a new operating system and all the bugs haven't been worked out, and (2) It has a tendency to miscommunicate with hardware that is added to the system. I am experiencing the same thing with my laptop, running Win2000. I'm not exactly sure what to tell you. I would recommend returning to Windows 98SE or Windows ME, because they are more reliable, and sound than Windows 2000.

by cbrinn Nov 6, 2001

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by cbrinn Nov 6, 2001

Well, I'm coming from Windows 98 and ME and when I used to work with those Operating Systems my computer didn't show the Hibernate option which is shown with Windows 2k. When I disable my adapter it does hibernate without a problem. It has to be a way to make it work. Thank You!!

by tamj123 Nov 6, 2001

go to device manager double click on the network card, select the power managnemnt tab check "allow this computer to turn off this device to save power".

by cbrinn Nov 6, 2001

Well, I did try selecting the power management tab and still doesn't go to hibernate. Thank You

by paul majestic Nov 7, 2001

Have you installed any of the service packs for windows 2000? If not it probably is a good idea to do so. Also see if you can find update mainboard drivers. Usually called 4-1 or chipset.

by cbrinn Nov 7, 2001

I have the Service Pack 2 for Windows 2k. I did find updates for the 4 and 1 chipset, but it didn't work either. I really don't know what else to do. Thanks!!

by apeng_15 Nov 7, 2001

It's maybe because of you network adapter, Intel Pro/100+ some times have problem in communicating with the win2k.. try to switch other NIC, good Luck