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Old 09-04-2008, 10:09 PM   #1

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A Program to Turn Computer on Autmatically?
Anyone know of a program that will start a computer at a set time? I've read via google searches that it might be possible in the BIOS, but not being that savvy, I was hoping to find a program that can do it.

If you know of any programs that will turn your computer on at a set time, please post here. While freeware is nice, not necessary.

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Anyone know of a program that will start a computer at a set time? I've read via google searches that it might be possible in the BIOS, but not being that savvy, I was hoping to find a program that can do it.

If you know of any programs that will turn your computer on at a set time, please post here. While freeware is nice, not necessary.

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It has to be bios level. That or leave comp on all the time.
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Re: A Program to Turn Computer on Autmatically?
Thanks MC. I'll have to reboot them and see if I can do that or not. Fingers crossed.
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Thanks MC. I'll have to reboot them and see if I can do that or not. Fingers crossed.
Good luck...hope you have the option. The other thing as I brainstorm is you might be able run a timer to the wall. This would hinge on the comp having a hard power button, not a soft one.
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Re: A Program to Turn Computer on Autmatically?
Yeah, I'd go with the wall timer. It's much greener too and also more secure if you turn your internet on/off on the same socket.

In bios you will be able to set On = Power On without waiting for a button.
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Good luck...hope you have the option. The other thing as I brainstorm is you might be able run a timer to the wall. This would hinge on the comp having a hard power button, not a soft one.
What do you mean MC? Not sure what hard or soft button is.
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What do you mean MC? Not sure what hard or soft button is.
Hard would be like a hardware button/physical manual switch.
Soft would be tied to software/bios and not a physical switch mechanically.

hope that makes more sense
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Hard would be like a hardware button/physical manual switch.
Soft would be tied to software/bios and not a physical switch mechanically.

hope that makes more sense
On the laptop that I would like to do this on, I have to push a button down in order to turn the laptop on. Hopefully that is what you mean.

If so, does that mean I can try the timer idea?
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