hey, don't know where else to look... i just reinstalled my computer (again). after my computer stays a few hours in sleep mode, it freezes about 20sec after 'waking up'. iĀ“m also on raid0, donĀ“t know if that has anything to do with my problem... anyway, thanks in advance for any help!!!!

Is this PC desktop or laptop? i_XpUser

Sounds like a software related issue to me, run windows update and update all your drivers as well. I also will not hurt to test your hard drive(s) for errors. I agree; computing.net does need an edit button.

iĀ“m on desktop, xpuser. and sabertooth, thatĀ“s the third time i do a clean install. iĀ“m trying to avoid windows updates (probably silly of me), but the last time i updated i had this explorer error bout every 30 min and my Ctrl+Alt+Del didnĀ“t respond any more... how could i test my hard drives?

iĀ“m on desktop It's a common knowledge among PC manufacturers and technicians that standby and hibernation: 1) wasn't meant for desktops other than laptops. 2) are problem-prone especially with desktops The only advantage of using standby/hibernation is to conserve laptop battery consumption. Desktops doesn't use battery (I don't mean CMOS), do they? M$ should have segregated Xp in two different OS - one for desktop without the power options and the other laptops with it. I guess this is my rant for today :-) i_XpUser

"M$ should have segregated Xp in two different OS - one for desktop without the power options and the other laptops with it." Well they kinda did, since it is an optional feature........;-) @ krypnik. If you need to test your hard drive for errors go to the manufacturers website and download the test tool(s). I agree; computing.net does need an edit button.

well, thanks anyway! i just never had problems with standby with my other desktop computers... but appearently it does have something to do with my hardware...