Posted March 31, 201014 yr SC Tom wrote: > > "Seasidepeter" wrote in message > news:dJWdnVEbLc2ClS_WnZ2dnUVZ8n2dnZ2d@brightview.co.uk... >> I've finally managed to track down the reason my Win7 won't >> automatically go into sleep mode: it's the sound card. ANY sound card. >> >> I've tested exhaustively, switching between onboard (via) and two >> different other cards, one soundblaster internal, one usb external. >> When the soundcard- any of them - is disabled, windows goes properly >> to sleep. When it's enabled, only the monitor goes off. >> >> What the hell is that all about? >> Any ideas what might cure it? > > Check to see if any of them are trying to access the web for updates. > That may be the problem. Thanks...I've disabled the Creative update service, but still no luck. I'll keep googling.
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