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A Windows 7-based computer that is equipped with a hybrid television tuner does not enter sleep mode

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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You have a Windows 7-based computer that is equipped with a hybrid television tuner. For example, you have a hybrid tuner that supports the ISDB-T network and the ISDB-S network.
  • You configure the computer to enter sleep mode after a certain period of idle time.
  • You schedule a recording of some television programs in Windows Media Center.
In this scenario, the computer does not enter sleep mode after the computer is idle for the specified time.

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Cause

This problem occurs because of a deadlock when the system is scanning television channels.

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Resolution

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is 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 the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if 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. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The Global 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 item in Control Panel.
Windows 7, x86-based editions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ehrecvr.exe6.1.7600.20535557,56825-Sep-200906:05x86
Ehrecvr.exe.configNot Applicable12013-Jul-200921:04Not Applicable
Windows 7, x86-based editions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ehrecvr.exe6.1.7600.20535697,34425-Sep-200906:31x64
Ehrecvr.exe.configNot Applicable12013-Jul-200920:50Not Applicable

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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More Information

For more information about software update terminology, 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

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Keywords: kb, consumerwin7track, kbautohotfix, kbexpertiseinter, kbsurveynew, kbbug, kbfix, kbhotfixserver, kbqfe

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Article Info
Article ID : 974259
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 10/7/2011
Exists online : False
Views : 239