I never completely shut down my computer because it takes forever to boot back up. When I am not using it I put it in stand by. Is this bad for the computer?
2007-03-08 16:38:52 · 8 answers · asked by krystal 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
it has its pros and cons however generally you will save more power and have less problems if you are starting/shutting down
standy
Will shorten life of PC. All items on PC have a expected life.
Uses power albeit less than when on full power
will increase dust problems inside as fans always running
Start/stop
Will also shorten pc life as most stress on components can be in start up stage
Takes longer to get started
2007-03-08 16:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a broadband connection, leaving you computer on standby can leave your pc more open to viruses. Shutting it down once in awhile is a good idea for alot of reasons
2007-03-09 00:46:05 · answer #2 · answered by fatbrat64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will definitely consume battery life if you are using a laptop, however if you are putting a desktop on standby, you should be fine. I have left my computers on "standby" for lengthy amounts of time and have experienced no problems.
2007-03-09 01:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by grungemunky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it is on standby mode, i think it will be fine for the computer.
However, electricity and energy will be wasted....
2007-03-09 00:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by LiNg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standby uses some battery power, so your battery will go dead if you leave it too long like that
2007-03-09 00:41:18 · answer #5 · answered by ........ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats forever? two or three minutes?
Shut it down at night.
2007-03-09 00:46:15 · answer #6 · answered by shogun_316 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. what if the electricity goes down even in stanby?... the computer will have errors and execute scandisk to repair it.
2007-03-09 22:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by mac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KEEP IT PLUGGED IN,AND YOUR FINE,NOT PLUGGED IN YOUR BATTERY SLOWLY WEAKENS AND WILL GO DEAD EVENTUALLY
2007-03-09 00:45:56 · answer #8 · answered by KKRAZYJL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋