2007-02-02 08:32:35 · 22 answers · asked by gramatin24 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
flick the switch on the plug socket lol, i do that if im feeling really lazy, guess its no different to a power cut right? xxxx
2007-02-02 08:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by louise 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
You need to minimize the number of programs running at the time.
In the majority of cases, the only programs that really need to be running at all times are your Antivirus, Firewall, and software for your Networking (wireless or wired connection). All the rest should not be running unless you did use them at some point and of course close them out when you were done.
Both my laptops and a 3 of desktops I use shut down in less than 20 sec each.
2007-02-02 08:37:30 · answer #2 · answered by GuyNextDoor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're running XP, all you need to do is press the windows key on your keyboard, arrow up to shutdown button and press enter twice. Then you can leave the room and it shuts itself down.
2007-02-02 08:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Follow the advice given here
http://www.johntp.com/2006/02/14/speed-up-windows-xp-shutdown/
also, download and install this free utility
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/User_Profile_Hive_Cleanup_Service/uphcservice.html
2007-02-02 08:46:19 · answer #4 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not very knowledgebeable in these things, but perhaps it would make sense to clear up the disk? To speed up all the processes in your PC. You know, like with "Ad-Aware Se Professional". Or something else. While we surfe and download, I suspect we get some rubbishy mini-files or something like it.
2007-02-02 08:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by S from Dublin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use TuneUp Utilities, it makes ur computer work faster => shut down faster or try modifying the windows registry.
2007-02-02 08:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who cares how long it takes to close down ?
If it's a laptop, just close the lid.
If it's a desktop, leave it on until you are finished for the day (or just leave it on all the time).
2007-02-02 08:37:08 · answer #7 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
U cant really control how fast ur computer is. same thing happens to my computer: i just walk away from the room and when i get back 5 min, its off. maybe when u turn off ur computer, just leave and it'll turn off sooner or l8er.
2007-02-02 08:36:10 · answer #8 · answered by Just Me 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Semtex does it for me, a bit pricey at the end of the day though.
2007-02-02 09:23:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you just program automatic shutdown
2007-02-02 08:35:05 · answer #10 · answered by *beautiful* 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋