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Old 08-27-2007, 11:16 PM   #1
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idle computer software

is there any software that will lower my computers power consumptions and everything while i just leave it on downloading something?
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Old 08-28-2007, 08:03 AM   #2
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Windows XP comes with it's own power management tools.
Check Power Options in Control Panel.
I have mine set to turn off the monitor and the hard drive after 20 minutes.
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