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January 30th, 2004 21:00

Can a DIMENSION running WinXP (Home) be left on 24/7?

​I leave my DELL OPTIPLEX computer running WIN2K PRO on 24/7, and it's still perfect after 2 years.​

​However, I'm getting a new DELL DIMENSION 4600 with WIN XP (Home), and was wondering whether it could be left on 24/7 ? Will anything happen to it over the long-term?​

January 30th, 2004 21:00

Electro-mechanical devices have finite life. The weakest link is probably the PS. If you don't need the PC, then turn it OFF at night to save $.

F.

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January 30th, 2004 21:00

goot.

The D/4600 can be left on 24/7.  Personally, I switch my D/4550 off, when away from the house/office and always at nights.    You can find more information on this subject here.

http://www.langa.com/newsletters/2001/2001-06-21.htm#4

http://www.howstuffworks.com/question328.htm/printable

Bev.

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January 30th, 2004 22:00

is there any difference b/w Win2k PRO and WINXP Home in this regard?

January 30th, 2004 23:00

Basically the same beast. I prefer W2K over WXP.

F.

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January 31st, 2004 00:00

goot.

No.

Bev.

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January 31st, 2004 00:00

Our office leave the  comps on 24/7 365 days a year, no problems.
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