Microsoft KB Archive/886704

= Windows XP-based portable computer stops responding if you connect or disconnect the AC Power cord while the computer is entering standby =

Article ID: 886704

Article Last Modified on 8/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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SYMPTOMS
If the following conditions are true, the Microsoft Windows XP-based computer may stop responding:
 * You are using a Windows XP-based portable computer.
 * The power cord is plugged in or is unplugged when the computer is in the process of entering standby.



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Windows XP, x86-based versions
 Date        Time   Version            Size    File name --  18-Oct-2004  21:46  5.1.2600.1601   1,899,520  Ntkrnlmp.exe 18-Oct-2004 21:46  5.1.2600.1601   1,955,456  Ntkrnlpa.exe 18-Oct-2004 21:46  5.1.2600.1601   1,928,704  Ntkrpamp.exe 18-Oct-2004 22:11  5.1.2600.1601   2,087,936  Ntoskrnl.exe 18-Oct-2004 23:31  5.1.2600.2530   2,135,552  Ntkrnlmp.exe 18-Oct-2004 19:54  5.1.2600.2530   2,056,704  Ntkrnlpa.exe 18-Oct-2004 19:54  5.1.2600.2530   2,015,232  Ntkrpamp.exe 18-Oct-2004 23:25  5.1.2600.2530   2,179,200  Ntoskrnl.exe

Windows XP, x64-based version
 Date        Time   Version            Size    File name    Platform 18-Oct-2004 21:41  5.1.2600.1601   5,832,832  Ntkrnlmp.exe     IA-64 18-Oct-2004 21:41  5.1.2600.1601   5,775,744  Ntoskrnl.exe     IA-64



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



Technical support for Windows x64 editions
Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for Microsoft Windows x64 editions. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because a Windows x64 edition was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the Windows x64 edition installation with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your Windows x64 edition. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware.

For product information about Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

For product information about Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 editions, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/default.mspx

For more information about the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Additional query words: Winx64 Windowsx64 64bit 64-bit

Keywords: kbqfe kbhotfixserver KB886704

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