Better to leave computer on constantly or turn it off?

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Ken Gardner

Any opinions on whether, in XP, it is better to leave one's computer
running or to shut it off at the end of a session?

TIA
Ken
 
Windows XP doesn't care whether your computer stays on all the time or gets
turned off.

The question of whether or not to shut down a computer is, if anything, a
hardware and power saving issue. It is an age old question that has been
debated since time immemorial. (Evidence of this debate has been found on
the walls of the Pyramids.) After all this back and forth, the final answer
seems to be: It doesn't matter.

Tom Swift
 
LOL. Tom, you have a way with words!
~Kimberlee



: Windows XP doesn't care whether your computer stays on all the time or
gets
: turned off.
:
: The question of whether or not to shut down a computer is, if anything, a
: hardware and power saving issue. It is an age old question that has been
: debated since time immemorial. (Evidence of this debate has been found on
: the walls of the Pyramids.) After all this back and forth, the final
answer
: seems to be: It doesn't matter.
:
: Tom Swift
:
: : > Any opinions on whether, in XP, it is better to leave one's computer
: > running or to shut it off at the end of a session?
: >
: > TIA
: > Ken
:
 
Tom Swift said:
Windows XP doesn't care whether your computer stays on all the time or gets
turned off.
Click to expand...
The question of whether or not to shut down a computer is, if anything, a
hardware and power saving issue. It is an age old question that has been
debated since time immemorial. (Evidence of this debate has been found on
the walls of the Pyramids.) After all this back and forth, the final answer
seems to be: It doesn't matter.
Click to expand...

That's what I gather. For what it's worth, approximately 99 percent
of my problems occur on either bootup or shutdown, which is why I
usually leave my machine on.

Ken
 
Aha! The truth comes out...

If you're having problems with startup and shutdown, your solution is to fix
your problems, not to leave your computer running all the time. Lucky for
you there are gobs of resources to help you. (Does anyone say 'gobs' any
more?) Let me start you off with this: Open your Help and Support Center and
look for the Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. You'll get step-by-step
instructions for diagnosing the cause of your trouble.

Need more? How about:

Resources for Troubleshooting Startup Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308041&Product=winxp
Resources to Help Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308029&Product=winxp

Before you get started on your journey of discovery, why not post back with
the intimate details of your startup and shutdown problems. (Keep it PG.)
Let us have a shot at finding a solution.

Tom Swift
 
Aha! The truth comes out...
Click to expand...
If you're having problems with startup and shutdown, your solution is to fix
your problems, not to leave your computer running all the time. Lucky for
you there are gobs of resources to help you. (Does anyone say 'gobs' any
more?) Let me start you off with this: Open your Help and Support Center and
look for the Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. You'll get step-by-step
instructions for diagnosing the cause of your trouble.
Click to expand...

Actually, I have very few problems even in starting up, and even fewer
problems in shutting down. In fact, the only error message I ever see
(well, other than in Event Viewer from time to time) is hardware
shutting down during bootup, and even that problem happens only rarely
(usually when the room in which my computer is in is under 64
degrees).

Ken
 
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