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**Dzomlija** · 11-03-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by davidwess

Running Windows Vista Ultimate.

Display turns off after about fifteen minutes regardless of whether I am actively using the computer or not. The only way to turn the display back on is to close and then open the lid. This disconnets me from AOL, so I have to sign back on again, and if I was emailing, I might lose my current email.

Under Power Options, I have 'Turn off the display' set to Never for both On Battery and Plugged in. Under 'Put the computer to sleep' I have both On battery and Plugged in set to never. Nonetheless, the display still shuts off while I am working.

What do I need to do to prevent the display from turning off at odd intervals?

Geezer is right, you should update your graphics drivers. But from the sound of it, I don't believe its a software issue. Your display might be dying and will need to be replaced.

11-03-2007	#3 (permalink)
Dzomlija Windows Vista x64 Ultimate 2,217 posts	Re: Vista Ultimate x64: turn off display, will not turn back on Quote: Originally Posted by davidwess Running Windows Vista Ultimate. Display turns off after about fifteen minutes regardless of whether I am actively using the computer or not. The only way to turn the display back on is to close and then open the lid. This disconnets me from AOL, so I have to sign back on again, and if I was emailing, I might lose my current email. Under Power Options, I have 'Turn off the display' set to Never for both On Battery and Plugged in. Under 'Put the computer to sleep' I have both On battery and Plugged in set to never. Nonetheless, the display still shuts off while I am working. What do I need to do to prevent the display from turning off at odd intervals? Geezer is right, you should update your graphics drivers. But from the sound of it, I don't believe its a software issue. Your display might be dying and will need to be replaced.
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