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hi, i really want to know how to put a sleep timer on my computer, for example,
i want the computer to automatically shut down 3 hours from now.
How do i do that?
How about this example, I want my computer to disconnect from the internet 3 hours from now. Is there a built-in function in windows that will enable me to do that?
I am on hi-speed DSL - Sympatico
and using Windows XP Crp Pro
any one know these tricks wanna share with us? much thanks
1. Start->Help and Support->search for "shutdown"->click "shutdown" under "Pic a task" and follow the directions
2. go the setup page or program of ur ISP (Sympatico) change the "Lease time" to 3 hours and the "connection" to "as needed" (this is the simplest way, yet has disadvantages, one of which is if u have a fw, then it may consider it as an attack and/or if fw's settings has disable pings then u may not be able to connect)
thanks for the information however
for 1, i didn't see any button or link - "shutdown" under "Pick A Task"
for 2, it's slidely complicated, i might want to look further to another option
but thanks so much, hope you can do a follow up if you think i screw up
zhelynd,
There are tons of programs that will allow you to automate the startup/shutdown of your PC.Here's one. ;)
Trying looking for a program called Poweroff. It has several options you can choose to for starting/stopping different things like programs, shutting down, etc. I use it to turn my comp off at a certain time so it doesn't run all night making my room hot >_<
let me try some of those programs you suggested, and see how it goes
thank you all for the input
no disrespect to clocker's suggestion, yet, speaking in general, it's to the best interest of the pc/user to utilize the features/commands available in windows. I can understand for cases such as cleaning or optimizing the registry, u may require of a professional/expert programmers to help u with their packaged software.
In my experience, the user's useage of software/hardware CAN cause more harm to the pc. point and case about the above referenced program, they have a caution about useage. NOT because their program doesn't function properly, on the contrary, they're worried about how the user may use it. there are many other points, yet hope this help.
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Caution: Incorrect CMOS settings can keep your computer from working correctly.
Obviously nikita you have a valid point.
I've run into several aftermarket programs that were crap ( or I somehow managed to screw them up :o ).
Then again, some Windows components don't seem to work all that well either...
Correct, the way M$ programmed some win comp doesn't function to the purpose it was intended to. Now i'm considering to create a guide of win comp and whether an outside program is needed or not along with the how to use......Quote:
Originally posted by clocker@3 November 2003 - 12:35
Obviously nikita you have a valid point.
I've run into several aftermarket programs that were crap ( or I somehow managed to screw them up :o ).
Then again, some Windows components don't seem to work all that well either...