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- 14 Sep 2008 17:02
- Forum: VLC media player for Windows Troubleshooting
- Topic: Monitor Won't Go To Sleep
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9301
Re: Monitor Won't Go To Sleep
Hey bugmenot!
Didn't notice that this thread had a "page 2" before I posted! Thanks for sharing that info — I'll give it a try!
Didn't notice that this thread had a "page 2" before I posted! Thanks for sharing that info — I'll give it a try!
- 14 Sep 2008 16:57
- Forum: VLC media player for Windows Troubleshooting
- Topic: Monitor Won't Go To Sleep
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9301
Re: Monitor Won't Go To Sleep
New information which may help to identify the bug : As noted by DJ above, when the monitor fails to sleep, right-clicking the desktop and choosing properties>screensaver>power> then choosing OK and OK will restore the monitor's power-off / sleep functionality. However... In trying to minimize the n...
- 24 Apr 2008 03:10
- Forum: VLC media player for Windows Troubleshooting
- Topic: Monitor Won't Go To Sleep
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9301
Re: Monitor Won't Go To Sleep
Noticed something new which may help nail down this bug... If you switch VLC Player (0.86f) to use skin mode (Start>>All Programs>VideoLAN>Quick Settings>Interface>Set Main Interface Skinnable) the APM/monitor-sleep behaviour changes. If you play something in skinned mode, then close VLC Player, the...
- 29 Mar 2008 18:58
- Forum: VLC media player for Windows Troubleshooting
- Topic: Monitor Won't Go To Sleep
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9301
Re: Monitor Won't Go To Sleep
I have this exact same problem on four different machines (three desktops, one laptop) all running Windows XP Home. Currently, they're all updated to 0.86e, and the problem with Advanced Power Management in Windows is still there — if VLC Player plays anything, the monitor's sleep mode gets disabled...