Thanks I will try this option this evening. I previously hadn't set the
computer or monitor to hibernate, but the system is 8 years old, and
something may have changed. I'd reformatted the hard drive and reinstalled
the OS last fall, and hadn't had any issues until now.

I'll post if this is successfull. Thanks.

"Byte" wrote:

> Try booting in Safe Mode. Then go to Screensaver settings
> and check the Monitor Power button and set all settings to Never>reboot.
> "How to Boot in Safe Mode"
> http://www.columbia.edu/acis/capture/safemode.html
>
> --
> XP - WNP
> Today is the first day of the
> rest of your life.
>
>
>
> "FalconZR7" wrote:
>
> > I have a desktop running Windows XP Home edition. For some reason after the
> > computer went into Hibernate mode, and the monitor powered down, the monitor
> > will no longer come back on. It will not come on if I turn it on or off,
> > wiggle the mouse etc...
> >
> > When I restart the system, I get the initial boot screen and the Microsoft
> > XP splash screen, then it immediately goes dark and powers down. Yet the
> > system continues to ramp up. I've tried switching monitors, and had the same
> > results. So there's something in Windows telling the monitors to stay in
> > Hibernate and I have no idea how to fix this.
> >
> > This is my daughter's (5) computer and I would appreciate any help.