Idle Task Scheduler service starts every 30 minutes; computer cannot go to hibernate mode.
Original Title: Idle Task Scheduler service.If I set the system hibernate time to 45 or more minutes, the Idle Task Scheduler service starts every 30 minutes, and resets the system idle counter. Because of this, my computer cannot enter hibernate mode after two hours.
December 7th, 2010 12:07am

Hi,Let’s follow these methods & check if it helps.Method 1You may stop or pause the Idle Task Scheduler & check if the issue persists.a) To stop the scheduled task, you may right-click the task in the Scheduled Tasks window, and then click End Task.b) It may take a moment or two for the task to stop.For more information, refer this link: How to modify scheduled tasks in Windows XPMethod 2You may try to uncheck the option of allowing the device to wake the computer. Follow the steps given below.a) Click on Start, and then right click on My Computer>Properties.b) Click on Device Manager on the left hand pane.c) Expand Mouse on the right hand side.d) Right click on the 'HID-Compliant mouse' and click on Properties.e) Click on the Power Management tab.f) Uncheck the option “Allow this device to wake the computer”.g) Click Ok. Verify if the machine is able to enter the hibernate state.Hope the information helps. Please post back and let us know.RegardsDebleena SMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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December 7th, 2010 12:13pm

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