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Leave Computer Running

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by thescribe, 2005/09/24.

  1. 2005/09/24
    thescribe

    thescribe Inactive Thread Starter

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    So, I recently installed a legal version of XP over a bootlegged version that had been running on my computer. Now, when I started downloading some material from a non-windows program I left my computer running and left. When I came back an hour later the program was no longer downloading--however, when I stopped and restarted the dowload, everything went back to normal.

    Is there some XP setting that I should adjust to keep programs running while my computer is idle?
     
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  2. 2005/09/25
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Possibly a problem at the download server, but you should check out your Power Options in Control Panel as these may possibly be the source of the problem. I am not too sure how XP sees a download in terms of computer activity.

    I suggest ....

    Monitor - to suit - I choose to use 15 mins
    Turn off Hard Disks - Never
    System Standby - Never
    Hibernation - Disable.
     
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