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Running programs and standby

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by fieldtech, 2008/01/23.

  1. 2008/01/23
    fieldtech

    fieldtech Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I'm running XP SP2, and have the computer set to go into standby after 30 minutes. I also have the disk drives power off after 20 minutes. If I start a non-Windows program that takes 45 minutes (spyware scan, virus scan, etc.), will the program continue to run or will Windows stop it? If the latter, when will that occur: at the 20 or 30 minute mark?
     
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  2. 2008/01/24
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    I vote you test it and tell us what happens:eek:

    My guess is that once the program is finished - it'll start the thirty minute count down and then do into standby.
     
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  4. 2008/01/24
    PeteC

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    Agree with Steve - the computer will only go into standby, or the HD turn off, after the specified period of inactivity.
     
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  5. 2008/01/24
    fieldtech

    fieldtech Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    You are quite right. I started a virus scan and it continued well past the time anything was set to shut down. Why didn't I think of this? Thanks for your replies.
     
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