Standy not Recommended.

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@sea Bee wrote:

How do you power off monitor and hard drive? Which is the recommended procedure.

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Start---Turn Off Computer---Turn Off.

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@Augie65 wrote:
Start> Run> type: powercfg.cpl then OK.
On the dropdown under power schemes for Home/Office Desktop, mine is set System standby: never, to turn off monitor after 15 minutes and turn off hard drive after 1 hour.

Edit: I assume that you weren't asking how to turn off computer. If yes, then follow msil217's answer.

Message Edited by Augie65 on 02-17-2006 08:12 PM

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Your solution may work.;) I just said that, because my Hard-Drive NEVER powers down unless I turnoff the computer, even with the power settings. (unless I use standby or Hibernate, and those are unreliable)

Start> Run> type: powercfg.cpl then OK.
On the dropdown under power schemes for Home/Office Desktop, mine is set System standby: never, to turn off monitor after 15 minutes and turn off hard drive after 1 hour.

Edit: I assume that you weren't asking how to turn off computer. If yes, then follow msil217's answer.

Message Edited by Augie65 on 02-17-2006 08:12 PM

Thanks Guys!! Sorry I did not make my self clearer. My under standing is that using stand by is not a wise choice.

I agree with you. I never use standby or hibernate. I have always had problems with both. My desktop seems to work fine with the settings on the monitor and hard drive, it just takes a little while for the hard drive to regain its composure.

You are correct.  The potential is there for many problems and thus the reason Standby is not recommended. 

BTW, I have my PC set to "power off" the monitor and hard drives (I have two drives) at 30 minutes and have never had a problem with that configuration.

I'm going to go with your settings. Now how about Hibernate,I use it often when I leave for a few hours.(I have Dial-Up)