Shutdown when CPU idle

[Trevor]

Is there any software that will shutdown a PC when the CPU is idle for more
than a preset length of time?

I have tried the Windows XP (Pro) settings in power management to go to
standby or hibernation after 15 minutes, but it won't work.

 

[Jon]

Is there any software that will shutdown a PC when the CPU is idle for
more than a preset length of time?

I have tried the Windows XP (Pro) settings in power management to go to
standby or hibernation after 15 minutes, but it won't work.

Since it's built into the operating system, I wouldn't have thought there is
that much software around to do it.
You may be better off trying to resolve your problems with power management.

Jon

 

[Trevor]

Since it's built into the operating system, I wouldn't have thought there
is that much software around to do it.
You may be better off trying to resolve your problems with power
management.

.....any thoughts how?

 

[Jon]

....any thoughts how?

Try here....

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prmc_str_vzeb.asp

Jon

 

[Trevor]

Try here....

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prmc_str_vzeb.asp

Jon

Confirms I have ACPI and Hibernation is enabled.

BTW I can make the computer hibernate using the standby and shift method.