ozdma

Join Date 01/2009

ObjectDock Disappears when Laptop Sleeps

Hi,

I downloaded ObjectDock this past weekend. ...love the concept - very smooth.

However (ahem?) ObjectDock disappears/shuts down when my VAIO laptop screensaver goes from "live screensaver" to screen power-down and when I hibernate. I can restart the application from the Start menu.

I am running quite a lot of background tasks but they all worked fine prior.

Am I missing a setting somewhere? Am I alone here?

Thanks!

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Philly0381

Join Date 11/2004

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I've never used the hibernate function but could it be because it's function is to use as little resources as possible in that mode?

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I don't know... It *should* bring the computer back to the identical state it was in. ...I think...

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I randomly encounter the same problem when returning from hibernation, but I get the message "ObjectDock has encountered a problem and needs to close"

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DorkCoffeez

Join Date 03/2006

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This is a known issue with Vista and hibernation. Have either of you had this issue on XP? It is likely to be a system resource issue but that is yet undiscovered. I would suggest that if you are still using the task bar you place a quick launch for Object Dock Plus for easy use and the time being.

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messiah1

Join Date 10/2005

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This is a known issue with Vista and hibernation. Have either of you had this issue on XP?

I've had this issue on XP, but not with hibernation. It happens when the system is left alone and it goes into screensaver mode. Mine is setup to require login after screensaver mode is activated. Sometimes, although very rare, OD is gone when I log back in.

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I'm running XP Pro and I do use the screensaver/password on resume...

I'm not alone!

Now for the big question: does anyone know how to fix the problem?

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DorkCoffeez

Join Date 03/2006

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Not at the moment, there is no fix or work around. It is something that is being looked into though when it comes to system resources and the like. Considerations also have to be taken for Windows7 and the like. Please read my reply above for a small workaround on #4.

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Thanks SeaBass. I have been auto-hiding the task bar so I still have access - also through the Windows button. I am always concerned that when a program disappears, it leaves a footprint and locks up resources (usually memory). I probably hibernate 10:1 over rebooting as I move the laptop around from desk to car to desk to cafe so the possibilities of me draining resources slowly over time is a distinct possibility. Rebooting XP takes too much time.

For the moment, I'm going to uninstall - although I wish I didn't have to as the usability aspect is awesome.

Cheers,

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