J jlurry Distinguished Aug 10, 2011 1 0 18,510 Aug 10, 2011 #1 My computer has just started to get stuck in "preparing to standby" mode. I added a Brother printer and software this week and the problem started then. I use Windows XP. Can you suggest something to help me? Joan
My computer has just started to get stuck in "preparing to standby" mode. I added a Brother printer and software this week and the problem started then. I use Windows XP. Can you suggest something to help me? Joan
A AntiZig Splendid Apr 6, 2011 4,839 0 23,460 Aug 10, 2011 #2 update the drivers for your USB controller and printer if that doesn't help, unplug the printer before you tell the computer to go into sleep mode Upvote 0 Downvote
update the drivers for your USB controller and printer if that doesn't help, unplug the printer before you tell the computer to go into sleep mode