# I've lost "Suspend to disk" on Win2k - SP4

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-lost-suspend-to-disk-on-win2k-sp4/191838>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [July 30, 2003, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-lost-suspend-to-disk-on-win2k-sp4/191838 "2003-07-30T04:49:35Z")\
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**Author:** ![Nanoda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2003, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-lost-suspend-to-disk-on-win2k-sp4/191838/1 "2003-07-30T04:49:35Z")

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I lost it right after I installed SP4, actually (though I did install one or two “critical updates” immediately prior to that, but I blame SP4).

The “Shutdown” menu contains only “Log off Administrator”, “Shut Down” and “Restart”. And I don’t care that I’m running as admin, so 😛

Anyone know how to get “Suspend” back, or (failing that), where to find a program that’ll do the job for me?  
I have a Dell GX-150, if that makes a difference. I liked being able to turn it on and off quickly, since it gives off more heat than a hairdryer; I’m always torn between putting my coffee on it to keep my drink warm, or my Coke on it to keep my box from bursting into flames. Please help! 🙂

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**Author:** ![Nanoda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2003, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-lost-suspend-to-disk-on-win2k-sp4/191838/2 "2003-07-31T20:38:35Z")

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Relegated to page 4 already. ☹  
I’m not feeling the love!