I was just curious as I don't know anything about computers. If I am working on something and the power shuts off (Re: Midwest after this week), does the computer back up what I've been working on up to the point the power shut off or would it only save if I manually saved it? This could be important..(finals week at a school in MI)
2006-12-03 05:04:13 · 9 answers · asked by jaded 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
you should manualy save often
2006-12-03 05:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by spankdis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some laptop computers with XP will automatically save your session when your battery reaches a low level and needs charging.
If you live in an area with power problems, a laptop may be a good option.
Otherwise, as mentioned, a Uninterruptible Power Source or UPS is a very good investment (around $100).
Hope this helps.
2006-12-03 13:16:34 · answer #2 · answered by Past_Redemption 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what program you use. I know Microsoft Office (Inc. Word, Power Point, Excel) all save you work if your computer shuts off. Some programs don't and what you can do is push Ctrl + S and save it every 10 minutes or so. Or go up to file and bring down the menu to save.
2006-12-03 13:07:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows XP wakes from Hibernate faster than any earlier version of Windows. So you can preserve your batteries without taking time to close all your files and shut down, and then restart and open all your files when you're ready to work again. If you need to leave your computer, you can just leave it. Windows XP can automatically put your computer into Hibernate mode after a specified period of inactivity. Or Windows XP can detect when your batteries are running low, and then automatically put your computer in Hibernate mode to save your work before the battery fails. To put your computer into hibernation, you must have a computer that is set up by the manufacturer to support this option
2006-12-03 13:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by Aditya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The work MIGHT get backed up, depending on the program and whether it automatically creates a temp file up to the point the power quits. My advice to you is that you purchase what's known as a UPS, which is an acronym for an Uninterruptible Power Supply. It's designed to instantly switch to power provided by a built-in battery pack for a period of minutes, which gives you time to exit from your work normally. See the below link to view an example of one that would do the job for you. Good luck.
2006-12-03 13:13:30 · answer #5 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
Usually Microsoft Word saves a copy of the file you as working on in the same folder as the original. It starts with "$".
You can also set Word to create backup files (slower).
If your Word is set up correctly then, after you power on the PC and restart MS Word it should say that a document was recovered...
Experiment by powering off manually with some dumb files!
Good luck!
2006-12-03 13:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by Robintel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it will simply stop functioning when you turn the power off. Many UPS manufacturers include software with their UPS systems that will allow it to save and shut down properly in the event of power failure.
2006-12-03 13:06:01 · answer #7 · answered by traciatim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you was wroking on a document and da pc just went off nope it will not save ur work it is best to hit on save as ur get so far in to ur work a pc should not just go off power like that. only if there is some power outage check ur power supply to ur pc make sure all is ok there
2006-12-03 13:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always back it up-even if you get up for two minutes-it a good habit to get into
2006-12-03 13:11:37 · answer #9 · answered by ArtieLange 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋