Q148497: Computer Is Not Suspended When an MS-DOS Session Is Active

Article: Q148497
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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A computer using Advanced Power Management (APM) features is not suspended when
an MS-DOS session (or virtual machine) is active.

CAUSE
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When no screen saver is selected and the Shut Off Monitor option is enabled, the
monitor is not shut off when an MS-DOS session is active.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this behavior, enable a screen saver. To do so, follow these
steps:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Display.

2. Click the Screen Saver tab.

3. Click a screen saver in the Screen Saver box, and then click OK.

Additional query words: vm

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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