(1) How can I reactivate the "Stand By" box and (2) How can I reactivate the "Shutdown" box? Thabks

Hi Jerome Murphy,· When you say “Stand by box is unavailable”, do you mean to say that it is grayed out?· Do you remember making any changes to the computer after which the issue started?Issue 1:For Standby issue, I would suggest you to update the graphics/video card driver and check if it helps:How to manage devices in Windows XPHow to troubleshoot hibernation and standby issues in Windows XPIssue 2:For automatic restart on shutdown issue, I would suggest you to have a look at the steps from the following article links:Windows XP restarts when you try to shut down your computerWindows XP restarts unexpectedly or restarts when you shut down the computerWindows XP Shut Down and Automatic Reboot ProblemsHope this helps.Thanks and Regards,Santosh Y – Microsoft SupportVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.