Hi again rick, I did a quick google on Dell Optiplex windows sleep problem, and the very top article in the list looks very promising, so I'll post it's link for you below. If this isn't actually the solution, then I suggest the same google query to you; it seems quite likely you may hit on the problem and its solution:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19331855 hth, Chip ' -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+chip.orange=gmail....@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Rick Thomas via Talk Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 7:32 AM To: 'Rick Thomas'; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: Sleep Mode Situation Hi Again Rod: Below article indicates that when the computer goes into sleep or hibernate mode, still fuzzy on all this, that ram can be lost - sounds like something that could cause the problems described in prior posts after a sleep session. Think of WE loading something into ram memory, the machine goes to sleep but ram is then lost along with the WE modules that were in them - just a thought. Anyway, here is the article and do you have any pointers so I can narrow my search to something to take cautious action on. Do you know which topic I should research on how to do so I dont screw up my machine - a Dell Optiplex Windows 8.1 Desktop running the pro version of Windows 8.1? I have the standard logon form displayed so I have to login when I boot up or after a sleep session as desired for security and the default automatic enablement of the security settings when running programs that modify the computer. BeginArticle 1. Windows 8.1: Changes in Sleep Menu The sleep and hibernation settings in Windows 8.1 offer a lot of options. We'll look at the differences in sleep and hibernation, how to find power settings in Windows 8.1 and troubleshoot related problems. The first thing to realize about Windows 8.1's sleep and hibernation is there are lots of settings. So it follows that people experience a wide range of hibernating related problems. My point is that you have to work hard to find a description of the exact same predicament that you are troubleshooting, but don't worry, I have lots of scenarios to help you understand Windows 8.1's snoozing habits. Windows 8.1 Shutdown Menu Windows 8.1 Shutdown Menu Changes In Windows 8.1 Sleep Menu In a nutshell, Windows 8.1's new hybrid boot technology brings much more responsive awakening from sleep than previous Microsoft operating systems . Finding the Power switch in the Metro UI is a little different from the classic Windows 7 start menu. As such, there are at least 2 ways of causing a machine to slumber! My favorite method is activating the Metro 'Charms' with Winkey +c, then choosing 'Settings'. You should see the Power switch at the bottom right - see screenshot. Metro Charms to Power Button Metro Charms to Power Button The Difference Between Windows 8.1 Hibernate and Sleep A sleeping computer awakens quicker than if you set the same machine set to hibernate. The price to pay is that a sleeping computer could lose unsaved data if someone turns it off, this is because the information is stored in RAM, which is cleared if the operating system powers down. Although a hibernating machine takes longer to return to its previous state, the data is safe because it reloads the contents of a physical file called hiberfil.sys into memory. Consequently, if your co-worker accidentally turned off your machine while it was hibernating your data would still be just as you left it. One more point, Windows 8.1 has a setting called 'Hybrid boot', which combines the speed of sleep with the data security of hibernate. Finding the Sleep and Hibernate Settings Microsoft provides four methods of finding the Windows 8.1 Power Settings: Plan A: Control Panel Hit the 'c' key on the Metro UI, Select 'Control Panel' Hardware and Sound --> Power Options Manage Windows 8.1 Power Settings Manage Windows 8.1 Power Settings Plan B: Search Settings Call for the Charms, Winkey +c Select 'Search', Key Point select 'Settings' Type 'Power ' Plan C: PowerCFG Launch cmd, seek 'Run as Administrator' At the command prompt type powercfg /? powercfg -q (Query settings) powercfg -h on Plan D: (Only if you have battery!) Switch to the Desktop Right-click the battery in the Navigation Area, Left-click the battery and Select 'More Power Options' Before you start changing the Power settings consider what you want to achieve, for example, conserving the battery, changing the Power Button options, altering the wake-up triggers, or simply improving security when you are away from the machine. 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