(... I have researched and have not been able to locate a similar problem by others ... )The "Hibernation" feature appears to be setup properly on my PC,as I can activate the feature both manually ( from Wdws shutdown menu) and automatically (in power settings).In Testing the hibernation feature: (After a successful "Hibernation") When I press the Power-ON button on the case, the expected"Resuming Windows" status-bar is displayed;and the PC correctly "resumes" from the hibernation.But, the next morning ...(after a successful automatic HIBERNATION the evening before),when press the ON button, the PC "REBOOTS" Windows rather than the expected "RESUMING WINDOWS".How can I fix this issue or diagnose the causes ?regards, OTnote: this PC is on a network and needs to be hibernated for "wake on LAN" to succeed..............................................................................DEll Dimension 4600 P4, 3Ghz, 2.5Gb Windows XP SP-3 Trendnet Gigabit Adapter: TEG-PCITXR1 person needs an answerI do too

Hi, I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned in the article given below.How to troubleshoot hibernation and standby issues in Windows XPhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/907477 Also, It might be that some settings on the system are changed. I would suggest you to do a system restore and check whether the issue persists.Follow the steps mentioned in the article given below to do a system restore.How to restore Windows XP to a previous statehttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084 Thank you and Regards. Thahaseena MMicrosoft Answers Support Engineer.Visit ourMicrosoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

I thought it would be abunantly clear from my post ...that I am NOT a complete noob when it comes to WinXP setUp.... but still ...I am sorry , but your recommendations/suggestions are not applicable, nor helpful !1) Pls Re-read my post & compare to your suggested KB article (which I had previously reviewed)... IT is not relevant !!!!2) " ? " System Restore ? " back to when, honey ???? GEEZYS ????thnx, from OT( your hints just don't pass laugh test ...) hmmm. Is that how one gets 5 MEDALS?btw: If a 19 year old indian is the best responder here, this will be my last post. ====================hint : folks; in order to be helpful ... one must have (pick 3)...1) experienced the posted problem in order to understand and/orconfirm it ...2) understand, implemented & proven the FIX , in order to explain it others ...3) english as 1st language is always a plus + ...4) wish to be helpfull, not just garner worthless 'MEDALS'EOM

Hi, I would suggest you to check in Event viewer for any errors when you resume the computer and let us know. Follow the steps mentioned in the article given below to look for errors in event viewer.How to view and manage event logs in Event Viewer in Windows XPhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427 As mentioned in the link (907477) given in my previous post, it might be that there is an issues with the drivers for the display adapters or it can also be that some third party program is interfering with the process.I would suggest you to update the drivers for the display adapters (you can even try to uninstall and reinstall the drivers for the display adapter) and check.How to manage devices in Windows XPhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/283658 Also, Put the system in clean boot state and check which application is causing this issue (to eliminate if any third party application is causing this issue). Follow the steps mentioned in the article given below.How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" statehttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353Note: Put the system in Normal Startup by following the steps mentioned in ‘Steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state’ section. Thank you and Regards. Thahaseena MMicrosoft Answers Support Engineer.Visit ourMicrosoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.