For a while now, my computer has been driving me insane. I have Windows 2000, and after logging in, it'll start going into standby on its own. And even when I shift the computer around (because it's a laptop), the computer goes into standby. It then locks me out and I have to log back in. And even sometimes it'll freeze up and the keyboard nor the mouse will not function. I have a Compaq Armada M700. I know it has nothing to do with the actual computer because I am now running it in Safe Mode and nothing is happening. The computer has not once gone into standby since running it in safe mode. But when I run it in normal mode, that's when it does it. I've already run a virus scan (AVG) with updates and there were no viruses found on the system. I also ran Spybot Search and Destroy and it had found some items, but I fixed those problems, yet the computer is still having this problem. I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but my Toshiba DVD-rom/CD drive is not being recognized either. This problem is bothering me greatly! I can't run my computer in safe mode because it drives me crazy! The color is off and I can't listen to music. Plus I really can't see pictures. I really would like to fix this problem. Does anyone have any answers to my problem?

Check your power settings...you may need to change the setting for System Standby. Could it currently be set to 1 minute? Try setting it to NEVER.

Power Management does cause some issues at times. If that doesn't change anything, I would suggest taking a look at Device Manager, see if there's any conflicts or problems. If you can't really find anything, the only possible explanation I can offer (from my past experience) is that after a certain point in time, no matter *how* well you maintain your Windows installation (be it 2k, XP, 98), sometimes, you just have to grit your teeth and reinstall. Personally, I use Acronis True Image Enterprise Server - excellent program, about 50$ I believe...makes images, like Norton Ghost, but it's faster and easier to use. I keep a barebones image of MY Win2k Install, just a few essential programs and all drivers installed, right on top of a FRESH Win2k installation, just after AutoPatchering it and stuff. Works beautifully. n_n Hope this was helpful. n_n The universe revolves as it should.