Power Options Keep Resetting Back To Default

Question

Hi Everyone,   I have a latitide D531 running Windows XP Pro 32bit.   I have a problem where the power options keep resetting themselves back to default. If I change the power scheme so that when on batteries it doesn't go into standby for 1hr, it will apply, but when I then go back in, it resets itself back to default.   I have created a new power scheme and this doesn't change anything. I am not using the Dell Management software. This has never been installed as I have formatted and wiped the machine to reinstall the OS from scratch recently.   Anyone have any ideas?   Many thanks in advance   Scott

RoHe · Answer

Go to this link and click on Line 54 Right Column: "Save settings on Exit".
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Copy/paste the exact, complete text, including blank lines into an empty blank Notepad file. Save the file on your desktop as save.reg

Log off the net and close all open windows and apps that may be running. Double-click on save.reg and accept the offer to modify the registry. Reboot when it's done and then set the power settings the way you want them. Reboot again and check that they've still correct.

Ron

srgalpin · Answer

Hi Ron,   Worrked a treat thanks!!   Much appreciated. Scott

RoHe · Answer

:)

srgalpin · Answer

Hi Ron,   Bad news i'm afraid. Problem came back this weekend!   Any other ideas?   Many thanks   Scott

RoHe · Answer

Sledge hammer? ;) Try running a windows system file check: start>run type in: sfc /scannow (space between sfc and /) click ok Insert XP CD and reboot when it's done. Ron

srgalpin · Answer

Well the problem has reared it's head again but slightly different now. I have run a windows repair and the problem was better for a while.   However, now the power settings change randomly. Before all the settings would change to the minimum. Now different settings change each time and there is no consistency.   As this computer was built from a fresh install not long ago I am at a loss at what it could be now.   Anyone have any more ideas??!!   Cheers   Scott

RoHe · Answer

Re-read the first line of my last post. :D

I'm stumped. Maybe you should post this on the Notebook>Power Management Forum, here:
http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board?board.id=insp_power

Good luck!
ROn

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Power Options Keep Resetting Back To Default

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