Is it better to leave a computer running or shut it down when you are done using a program?...is it hard on the computer to re-start it and shut it down?...or does it even mater?...thanks
2006-11-16 09:53:35 · 10 answers · asked by sailfido 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
just log off
2006-11-16 09:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by will 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its better to shut it down because the computer will heat up and the fan will kick on to cool it down and eventually the fan will quit running you can by new fans but id rather keep money and shut it down and when the computer gets hot it could melt the coding of of the wires and screw up your computer bad and also crashing the computer can also be hard on the computer go to the start menu and select shut down if u have mac click the apple and click log out then shut down once ur logged out if its only going to be like 15 minuets and your getting back on id leave it on but for like a day or two i would shut it down
2006-11-16 18:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by guitarsrkewl08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on your personal preference. I recommend to my customers that they shut their computer down when they're done using it. Your computer has moving parts, a hard drive and fans that run. You would never leave your car running in your driveway all night. Some people say that it's hard on your computer to turn it off and restart it. I say it's easier to fix an error that replace the hard drive.
2006-11-16 18:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I leave mine on 24/7 its easyer than shutting down and starting up, all the time,My laptops I shut down most of the time, but my three other computers stay on 24/7 ,
2006-11-16 18:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by beneryberlecco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a perfect world, there is no reason to shut it down.
But programs have bugs, and memory leaks. So you should restart you computer now and again.
2006-11-16 18:01:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this really depends. if you are using a mac os x computer, putting it in sleep mode between uses is recommended. if you are running windows, putting it into standby mode is a good idea. if you know it is going to be awhile before you use it again, or if you have been on it for a long time, it's good to at least restart it every once in awhile (like once a day).
2006-11-16 17:58:59 · answer #6 · answered by Shawn B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard both ways. At work I leave my PC on all the time for upgrades. At home I turn it off when I am not using it.
2006-11-16 18:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by chris B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shutting and starting too often can be bad
2006-11-16 17:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by Rabbit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut down the computer..but use START, TURN OFF COMPUTER , TURNOFF.
2006-11-16 17:58:40 · answer #9 · answered by WithLove Joe James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i shut mine down.... it saves on energy for one and its better for the moniter... cuz the wall paper on your moniter wont get "burnt" on to the screan when you turn off your computer... if you want to keep it on just turn the moniter off when your done!!
2006-11-16 18:01:49 · answer #10 · answered by trackstud610 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋