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Turn Off or Shut down command
The Turn Off or Shut down command shuts the computer
down completely.
❖
Use the Turn Off command if you are using the
Windows
Windows
connected to a domain server.
❖
Use the Shut down command if you are using the
Windows
connected to a domain server.
When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test and
loads the operating system. You must open any programs and
files you want to use.
Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down:
❖
No power is used while the computer is shut down. This
is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your
computer for an extended time.
❖
Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most
time and battery power.
❖
When starting up again, the system does not
automatically open programs and files you were
previously using.
Hibernation command
The Hibernation command shuts the computer down
completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer
to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require
power to maintain the saved information, the system settings
are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard
disk takes longer than restoring it from memory. When you
start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the
operating system, and then returns to the state in which you
left it.
Factors when choosing Hibernation mode:
Powering down the computer
®
XP Home version operating system, or the
®
XP Professional operating system when not
®
XP Professional operating system and
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