Since my computer was running extremely slow, I decided to restore to factory settings. It formatted my disk drive and reinstalled Windows. I guess that the process wasn't done, so when I start up, it goes onto to a series of screens that have to do with setting up Windows such as the services...
My system has a new OCZ 700w power supply.
The system is drawing about 200W with a PF~1.0
It is connected to an APC 750VA/400W UPS.
That is plugged into the same outlet as a laser printer.
When I run XP and print a file - the printer starts up and creates a brownout.
The UPS reacts, switches...
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There are a couple of issues.
When I put my computer to sleep, it auto wakes up in about 15 seconds.
As far as I can tell I have no timed wake up set.
Also it started going to sleep when my printer starts.
The printer (laser) creates a brownout on startup but the computer is connected thru an...