Microsoft KB Archive/903265

= After a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer resumes from hibernation, the system acts as if the SHIFT key has been pressed =

Article ID: 903265

Article Last Modified on 7/27/2005

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APPLIES TO

 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, when used with:  Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002

 Microsoft Windows XP Professional

 Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition</li></ul> </li></ul>

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SYMPTOMS
After a Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)-based computer resumes from hibernation, the system acts as if the SHIFT key has been pressed.

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CAUSE
This behavior occurs because of a change that is contained in hotfix 826397. Hotfix 826397 is included in Windows XP SP2.

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RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, press the SHIFT key after the computer resumes from hibernation. This method corrects the internal variable that is associated with the SHIFT key on the computer.

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MORE INFORMATION
For more information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

826397 SHIFT key does not override the automatic logon setting

893056 When you click “Turn Off Computer” on the Start menu, the Hibernate button does not appear in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Keywords: kbtshoot kbprb KB903265

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