chajun Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hello all. I have a pc with windows XP. I have had three different answers to a question I posted on another site and I am really none the wiser. The post was as follows. Should I during the daytime (A) leave my PC switched on? ( Switch it off when not in use? © SWitch it to Hibernate? The first answer to (A) I received said no switch off. This saves electricity. Another said leave it on. The first answer to © Said don't leave it on Hibernate as it confuses the system. Someone else said yes it was ok. Not being a PC techie any sensible answers would really be appreciated. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted March 21, 2006 Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2006 It's really a personal preference, and I don't think you'll get a concrete Yes or No response. I turn mine off when I know I won't be using it for awhile, e.g.; several hours. The reason for this: The PC won't consume electricity, and if a power outage happens it will already be off. I however just log off if I know I'll be using it within an hour. Complete shutdown and cold starts are however considered by many as being bad for your hardware, that's why there's some people that never shutdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted March 21, 2006 Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2006 I would agree with Andavari, it's down to personal preference. How, what for, and when you use your computer will be the deciding factor for you. These days hardware tends to be obsolete before it wears out ! Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldmannen Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 There is a good rule that applies for many thing "When in doubt, dont. Be cautious and always take the safe before the unsafe." Hibernation mode is useful as it shuts down the computer so it dont use any power, while still allowing you to boot and be back in business relatively fast. But always using hibernation is maybe not so good, because its good for the system todo a real boot, especially if you have installed/uninstalled something. If you are leaving the PC for a brief period, you should leave it on. But if you are leaving the house and wont be back in couple hours or are going to sleep, then you should power off (or use hibernation) the computer as it will make your hardware last longer, reduce your power bill, and be more environmental friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobrakommander56 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 hibernate for a desktop.... never, hibernates really only good for labtops, unless you are really stingy with your electric bill. Insert random C4 joke here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted March 22, 2006 Moderators Share Posted March 22, 2006 I leave mine all day but I have a UPS and a surge protector. Here is an OLD thread about this, dont post just read. http://forum.ccleaner.com/index.php?showto...ave+computer+on The info is quite good from the lizard who I notice has been acutally coming to the forum again. A BIG welcome back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krit86lr Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 You could skim through this and see if it's helpful. Hibernate and Standby Windows Pro Media 8.1 x64 | 8GB Ram | 500G HDD 7200 RPM | All that I know about my graphics is that it's Intel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0tezzb0 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 only time i turn my cpu off is when i go to bed i uasly leave it on all day althou my eletricty bil is huge this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chajun Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Many thanks to all kind persons who responded to my post. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0tezzb0 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 longest i ever left my cpu on was for 3 days my m8 has left his cpu on for weeks since i have reformated this is my stats 1d 6h 5m 15s set on Fri Mar 17 23:25:19 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 only time i turn my cpu off is when i go to bed i uasly leave it on all day althou my eletricty bil is huge this year i paid 53 dollars this month-Canadian. And i never turn my computer off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krit86lr Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 i paid 53 dollars this month-Canadian. And i never turn my computer off. You are lucky. $120 here a month. And I don't turn my comp off either. Windows Pro Media 8.1 x64 | 8GB Ram | 500G HDD 7200 RPM | All that I know about my graphics is that it's Intel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenknight Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I think it should be added that early PCs were much more likely to suffer from being turned on and off than the ones made today. The idea that they should be left on all the time is outdated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krit86lr Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I think it should be added that early PCs were much more likely to suffer from being turned on and off than the ones made today. The idea that they should be left on all the time is outdated. Cold boots don't hurt the hardware anymore? I keep hearing that your hardware will wear out faster. My computer is 6 years old so I probably should be concerned? (I leave mine on all of the time because I'm lazy ) Windows Pro Media 8.1 x64 | 8GB Ram | 500G HDD 7200 RPM | All that I know about my graphics is that it's Intel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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