2006-12-15 14:36:11 · 6 answers · asked by david f & m.c. 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
No. Turning your computer on and off will not shorten the life of any components.
2006-12-15 17:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by cs_gmlynarczyk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....hibernation and settings aside...
Each time you turn off and then on your computer you are kicking the hard drive into motion. In the long run, leaving your computer running and rebooting only when necessary for updates and such actually lengthens the life of the hard drive.
To cut down on power usage, turn off the monitor when you leave the room. 70% of the power used by a computer is by the monitor....or so the experts say.
2006-12-15 22:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows performs some housekeeping services when you boot and log out. I would say at least once a week, and everyday when you finish if you are on a wireless network. I really don't see much difference except for the above.
2006-12-15 22:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For desktop pc better performance, I suggest you set your desktop background/wallpaper and screensaver to "none", then right click on desktop, click properties, click 'appearance', choose ' windows classic style'.
Then Start/Settings/Control Panel/Display/display properties/screensaver/monitor power/power schemes/settings/turn off monitor after 10 minutes, and set the next 2 drop down boxes ( 1. Turn off Hard Disks, and 2. System Standby) to "never"/apply/ok/ok.
Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Advanced tab /under Performance click on Settings / Visual Effects tab/
Adjust for best performance / Ok / Apply / Ok
Then Start/Control Panel/Display/display properties/screensaver/monitor power/hibernate/take check mark out of "Enable hibernation"/apply/ok/ok. Do not to use hibernate on desktop. Standby & Hibernate Issues in Windows XP = http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_standby.htm
The Perils of Hibernation in XP -= http://cfcs.org/articles/viewArticleSWSept05.asp
http://www.pcguide.com/ref/crt/powerSavers-c.html
2006-12-15 22:42:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have turned mine on and of for years without any problems occuring, so I would say no it will not hurt your machine!
2006-12-15 22:46:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The experts don't know for sure.....some say yes and some no......its your decision........
2006-12-15 22:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by CUSTODIAN JOE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋