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by brian

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Running Windows XP on a new laptop - The computer sometimes starts all by itself. It is turned off and will turn itself on and run down the battery if not plugged in. This is a case where the OS is spontaneously booting the computer.

I saw a question about this once before (except it was an XP Desktop). I searched the forum but couldn't find it.

It is not a user issue as I recall but something with XP.

Does anyone know/recall the solution?

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by jjanani

Its rarely happen in OSxp, try setting up "Dr. Watson" (Drwtsn32.exe)it is installed in your system folder when you setup windows. Go to Help & Support Center then fixing a problem & choose troubleshooting problem. Just follow the instructions. Thismostly happen when there is conflict in hardware and not supported softwares.
Good Luck..

by thechas

The previous question that I recall, has of yet no complete solution.

Start by checking the following:

1. You are shutting down, and not going in to hibernate or standby modes.

2. There are no wake-on events set.

3. Look at the programs in the startup section of the menu. Do any of them set an auto-start?

4. Does the laptop have a wake on key, or wake on mouse function?
If so, try disableing it.

Chas

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