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Can I simply just switch a pc on and off using the button ?....

arushofblood
arushofblood Posts: 1,073 Forumite
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.... Well, what I mean is... well exactly that really ! I've a machine upstairs in set up as the main pc which the other pc's around the house are are wirelessly linked to. This machine is not used other that this. I would prefer to not have a clumsy CRT on show, but understand that I need this to shut the machine down 'properly'. If I ditched the monitor would it harm the pc if I just switched it on and off using the front button each time instead ?

I know there is the option of moving the main NTL connection to another site or indeed buying a LCD monitor but I'm just after a 'quick fix' in the meantime.

Thanks for your help :)
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  • raptorman
    raptorman Posts: 1,912 Forumite
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    You may find that switching off via the on/off button causes errors in some of your software. Using the shutdown process unsures that all running programs are shutdown correctly. I would imagine using it regularly to shutdown could possibly cause serious errors.

    I only use the on/off switch to shutdown in emergencies.
    "Gort, klaatu barada nikto"

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  • BillScarab
    BillScarab Posts: 6,027 Forumite
    You could set up netmeeting so that you can access the main pc remotely from another machine on your network. Then you can shut it down cleanly.

    click start, run, then enter conf - that will bring up netmeeting and you can set it up.

    You will need to configure netmeeting on both machines BTW and leave it running on the main PC and set to automatically accept incoming calls. You will need to tick remote desktop sharing on the main PC as well.
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  • arushofblood
    arushofblood Posts: 1,073 Forumite
    raptorman wrote:
    You may find that switching off via the on/off button causes errors in some of your software. Using the shutdown process unsures that all running programs are shutdown correctly. I would imagine using it regularly to shutdown could possibly cause serious errors.

    I only use the on/off switch to shutdown in emergencies.

    I suspected damage could be caused !
  • raptorman
    raptorman Posts: 1,912 Forumite
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    I use UltraVNC at work to do the same thing(remote desktop control).
    "Gort, klaatu barada nikto"

    “Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves”

    !ǝʞoɹq sʇı 'dןǝɥ
  • arushofblood
    arushofblood Posts: 1,073 Forumite
    BillScarab wrote:
    You could set up netmeeting so that you can access the main pc remotely from another machine on your network. Then you can shut it down cleanly.

    click start, run, then enter conf - that will bring up netmeeting and you can set it up.

    You will need to configure netmeeting on both machines BTW and leave it running on the main PC and set to automatically accept incoming calls. You will need to tick remote desktop sharing on the main PC as well.

    ?!?!?!?!?!

    Lol, I get what you mean but I'd have to see if my techie capabilities are sufficient ;) Thanks though, great idea :)
  • arushofblood
    arushofblood Posts: 1,073 Forumite
    raptorman wrote:
    I use UltraVNC at work to do the same thing(remote desktop control).

    I had to Google that one ! Thanks though. It seems like a free download ? Is that correct ?
  • raptorman
    raptorman Posts: 1,912 Forumite
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    Yes, it is free

    http://www.uvnc.com/index.html
    "Gort, klaatu barada nikto"

    “Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves”

    !ǝʞoɹq sʇı 'dןǝɥ
  • arushofblood
    arushofblood Posts: 1,073 Forumite
    Great stuff, thanks. I'll check it out as soon as I can :)
  • raptorman
    raptorman Posts: 1,912 Forumite
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    You're welcome :-)
    "Gort, klaatu barada nikto"

    “Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves”

    !ǝʞoɹq sʇı 'dןǝɥ
  • mobfant
    mobfant Posts: 293 Forumite
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    I use logmein (free) for managing my parents' and other family members' computers. Simple to use and install - available at https://secure.logmein.com/
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