Power interrupt

Win XP Pro SP2

How do I set the system (PC) to automatically return to previous state
after a power interruption?

 

Buy a UPS battery backup?

 

Check your BIOS
I have mine set to stay off.

 

Isn't that what it does now? Or are you referring to an automated
System Restore function? System Restore may not even work after
an unexpected shutdown. See "Frequently Asked Questions Regarding
System Restore in Windows XP"
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/plan/faqsrwxp.mspx

Why not plug your system into a UPS?

 

frog enlightened us 24hoursupport.helpdesk-(ab)users with:

Some, not all, recent bios versions allow settings for "when power
returns". There is "soft off" (recommended for desktops), "auto" for
adventureous people, and "always on" for servers.
You probably find that setting under energy or advanced options.
There is some risk for erraneous startups after power spikes, while you
are at a two-week vacation, so use a switchable powerstrip for that
purpose.

 

As typical, I did not specify exactly what I wanted to know. Here, more
clearly, is what I was trying to find a procedure
for:

When I turn the master control - I have a router that controls the power to
the printer, monitor, the cable modem and other equipment
along with the PC itself.- When I switch this control on I want the PC to
power up without my having to also push the power botton on the PC.
Reason: Due to tight space and location of the PC box it is not that easy to
reach it and since I had the autoresume feature on the replaced old
PC I wish to do the same on this new one. There my have been that facility
on the old PC BIOS but there is not in this replacement. It has nothing to
do with UPS or such, just a convienence I would enjoy again.

 

frog enlightened us 24hoursupport.helpdesk-(ab)users with:

*g*

Well, then you need a tiny capacitor parallel to your pc's power switch.
The green(?) wire should be grounded for a short time to turn the thing
on.

 

Hiya frog.

If I understand what I think you're trying to say then you can't. Buy a
UPS and your power problems will be greatly reduced. They're not at all
expensive these days either