[why94]

i dont know were to post this at but i was wondering if it would be better to shut your computer off if you were only coming back to it a hour later or to just keep in running?

[xgerryx]

It boils down to personal preference, some pc's are left running 24/7 with no problems. Could be a bit like an old taxi, the engine has less cold starts than the average car so the motor lasts a lot longer.

[cheese]

I leave mine on, but when im going to game i reboot to refresh the memory.

[why94]

cause i cant sit here on my comp all day cause i get bored so leave and come back like an hour or so later so i guess it would be ok to leave it on? cause ive always thought that inactivity would do something to it

[xgerryx]

It possible it will go into "stand by" or even turn its self off, but these things can be set to suit you. What is your operating system 98, ME,Xp or ?

[why94]

my system is windows xp

[xgerryx]

Right click a blank area of your desktop and click properties>click screensaver tab then the power button just above cancel & reply.
You can set these settings to suit yourself. I have mine all set to never.

[why94]

i set my system standby to 45 min but whats system hibernates? is it something diferent?

[xgerryx]

I've never really stopped to concider the difference, but a quick google search found this: http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/...hibernate.aspx

[why94]

that cool so hibernate keeps every thing as you left it and standby just keeps power to your memory

[xgerryx]

Looks like you are on to it, have a look at this as well: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...hibernate.mspx

[Minmaster]

Sorry to break into this thread, but I have a question...
Is it better to put your computer on "stand-by" or "hibernate"? over night?
Any suggestions?

[why94]

well from what i have learnd hibernate will keep any programs and file open but it will just use less power stanby shuts down all the programs running and everything els except for the memory so it would be up to you

[xgerryx]

Originally Posted by Minmaster

Sorry to break into this thread, but I have a question...
Is it better to put your computer on "stand-by" or "hibernate"? over night?
Any suggestions?

I think that will be a personal preference. Read the link posted in #11. It explains the difference quite well.


Edit: Why92 has explained it quite well.

[Minmaster]

Something to consider..
This may be a shot in the dark, but is there a way to set your computer to come out of hiberation? If such a thing or command exists?
In other words, you keep it in hibernation all night and for it to turn itself on out of hiberation at a set time...like an alarm clock, if you can say...
Does that exist or do I just press that flicking button....