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    USB Power drain workaround?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by klas, Feb 26, 2006.

  1. klas

    klas Notebook Deity

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    Microsoft had an article with temporary work around, but they have removed it since. anyone knows where i can find those intstructions?
     
    klas, Feb 26, 2006
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    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    ikovac, Feb 26, 2006
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    TheRunaway Notebook Consultant

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    I would advise saving a backup of your registry before you apply the fix. When/if Microsoft decides to release an official fix, the registry entry may interfere with it.
     
    TheRunaway, Feb 26, 2006
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  4. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    It is only one key, quite straightforward. You can delete it in 10 seconds I think. But if you want to be extra sure you can try backup.

    Cheers,
     
    ikovac, Feb 26, 2006
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    Does it really works?
    Can someone check it?
     
    morador, Feb 27, 2006
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    I uninstalled it, I didn't see any change. :( But the link I gave has the thorough article about some systems getting nice battery time boost. No harm in trying though because it is only one key in the registry, if it works -great, if not well it is easy to get rid of it. :D

    Cheers,
     
    ikovac, Feb 27, 2006
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