How to Disable APM in Windows XP Home Edition

Windows XP has an advanced power management feature that allows you to easily configure the power settings of your Windows XP-based computer. APM has five different power states that you can use: ready, stand-by, suspended, hibernation and off. Your computer must be APM 1.2-compliant for you to use APM. In addition, Windows XP does not install APM support on a multiprocessor system.

Instructions

1. Click on "Start" and choose "Control Panel."

2. Double-click on the "Power Options" icon in the Control Panel window.

3. Click on the "APM" tab on the Power Options Properties dialog box.

4. Click to unselect the "Enable Advanced Power Management Support" check box.

5. Click on the "Apply" button and select "OK."

References

• "Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out, Second Edition;" Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, and Craig Stinson; 2004

Resources

• Microsoft.com: Description of the Different Advanced Power Management States