Re: Leaving Computer On...

From: rain_glisten (rainglisten_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/19/04


Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 09:01:06 -0700

Thanks.

"Joseph Meehan" wrote:

> rain_glisten wrote:
> > This may be a useless question, but is it okay to leave your computer on
> > all
> > night (on Standby mode, of course)? Does this do any short-term or
> > long-term
> > damange to the computer? I have Windows XP Home Edition. Sony Vaio. If
> > that
> > means anything...
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
>
> The short answer is that it is a non issue. If it works for you, go for
> it. If not don't worry. You will not damage your computer either way.
>
> Back in the dark ages of DOS based 286's there was some real issues, but
> those have long passed.
>
> --
> Joseph E. Meehan
>
> 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math
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