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computer novice - help needed please
singledaddy
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ok, this is probably a stupid question, but as i dont know the answer please excuse my ignorance.
when i leave my computer idle for a while the screen goes black. how do i set it so that this doesnt happen.
its not a problem most of the time, but sometimes my little daughter likes to watch movies and it would be easier if I could turn off this feature while she is using the computer.
many thanks
when i leave my computer idle for a while the screen goes black. how do i set it so that this doesnt happen.
its not a problem most of the time, but sometimes my little daughter likes to watch movies and it would be easier if I could turn off this feature while she is using the computer.
many thanks
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It'll be your screen saver and/or power management. You need to disable it or set it to a longer time than it would be left while watching a movie etc.
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If you go into Control Panel and check the power settings.
You'll have 2 settings, 1 for the screen and one for the hard-disk.
You can either increase the time before they switch off or set either/both to never.:wall: Flagellation, necrophilia and bestiality - Am I flogging a dead horse? :wall:
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its windows 7
cheers for the answers gents. i appreciate it.find a deal....pass it on :beer:0 -
ok, i need specific instrcutions for windows 7. thanks againfind a deal....pass it on :beer:0
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ok, done it. thanks again for helpfind a deal....pass it on :beer:0
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