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alferret · 21-03-2008, 12:19

You can set your HDD's to spin down in the power settings on XP Screensaver\power.

My external drive spins down after 15 mins no activity.

As for power-up time if the PC isnt being used for a long time to save your parents a bit of money and make your carbon footprint that little bit smaller turn it off.

21-03-2008, 12:19	#14
alferret Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mansfield Age: 59 Services: There is no destination to life, the journey is everything! Posts: 5,532	Re: How long should i leave PC on without a restart? You can set your HDD's to spin down in the power settings on XP Screensaver\power. My external drive spins down after 15 mins no activity. As for power-up time if the PC isnt being used for a long time to save your parents a bit of money and make your carbon footprint that little bit smaller turn it off.