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Windows XP logoff vs turn-off; stand-by vs hibernate

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by charlesh, 2006/08/29.

  1. 2006/08/29
    charlesh

    charlesh Inactive Thread Starter

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    I am somewhat puzzled by these options.
    What is the difference between log-off and turn-off?
    What is the difference between stand by and hibernate?
    For power consumption: What parts of the PC system (PC, hard disk;, monitor, printer, scanner etc) are alive - operating in what mode? What is the power consumption of each mode,each part and each periferal
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    What is the difference between log-off and turn-off? -> This is pretty easy one to test and see the difference.

    One turns the pc off the other takes you to a logon prompt;)


    The Winodws Help file can help with the other stand by and hibernate question.
     
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    mailman Lifetime Subscription

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    Hi, charlesh.

    I have been wondering about that one for awhile too.

    charlesh and Steve, thanks for prompting me to finally look it up. :)


    From Start > Help and Support > Search: hibernate standby > Glossary
     
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    Zander

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    Just so you know, if you use the hibernate feature, it'll cost you a fair size of disk space. When you use it, a file is created in the root of your windows drive that is equal in size to the amount of ram you have. So, if you 1GB or ram, the file will be 1GB in size. Two gigs of ram will cost you two gigs of diskspace and so on.

    Just thought you should know. ;)
     
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