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    A Rainmeter config that does Computer Uptime

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Tecktonik, Jan 4, 2009.

  1. Tecktonik

    Tecktonik Notebook Guru

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    I'm looking for a rainmeter configuration that is good looking and dark that displays my computer uptime. I have looked at deviantart and other sites but can't find any. Anyone know any?

    thanks in advance
     
    Tecktonik, Jan 4, 2009
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  2. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Isn't there one from within HUD Vision? There is, I think its part of the system information config within HUD Vision. Check it out.
     
    fonduekid, Jan 4, 2009
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  3. Tecktonik

    Tecktonik Notebook Guru

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    Ya, I did see that one but it also has other information in it like name of computer, wlan address and stuff. I just want computer uptime displayed. Or I could use that one if anyone knows how to edit it to take all the other stuff out, besides computer uptime! You would be the freakin best if someone could do that. I will rep you 3947320472304 times!!! :)
     
    Tecktonik, Jan 4, 2009
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    Well, you can edit the .ini file, comment out the lines except the one showing the uptime. No? Isn't that possible? I don't have my laptop right now to check it out, but let me see if its possible.
     
    fonduekid, Jan 4, 2009
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  5. Tecktonik

    Tecktonik Notebook Guru

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    I know rainmeter is customizable, so I think there is a way to edit the skin to take the other stuff out besides computer uptime. I just don't know how...lol
    I'm not a rainmeter editer pro. I also saw a computer uptime thing i like in rainmeter "furbino", but again, it comes with name of computer, date, time, and stuff. All i need is the computer uptime. If anyone knows how to edit the other stuff out, please help me!
     
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    Here - Is this what you want?

    If yes, I can copy/paste the rainmeter .ini file for you here or in PM.
     
    fonduekid, Jan 4, 2009
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  7. Tecktonik

    Tecktonik Notebook Guru

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    omg yea that is what i want, can you take out the text "uptime" though

    dude YOU ARE GOOD!
     
    Tecktonik, Jan 4, 2009
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  8. Tecktonik

    Tecktonik Notebook Guru

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    plus repped you!
    post in here so everyone can use it in case other ppl need this cuz i know i do! :D
     
    Tecktonik, Jan 4, 2009
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  9. fonduekid

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    here it is....

     
    fonduekid, Jan 4, 2009
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  10. Tecktonik

    Tecktonik Notebook Guru

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    wow thx. i actually think it needs to say uptime, so i dont get confused. ill use the thingy u pm'd me. sorry for making you edit out the text when i not even using it. i feel stupid. sorry dude! i owe you. plus rep u again when i can
    thanks again
     
    Tecktonik, Jan 4, 2009
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  11. fonduekid

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    LOL.

    Chill out. The post above is the same as the one I sent you over PM.. relax and have fun :)
     
    fonduekid, Jan 4, 2009
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  12. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    On my laptop, I often look at computer uptime to see how long my battery last from fully charged and to see if it degrades over time. :]
    I used to have a rainmeter skin that had comp. uptime but took it off. Now I just check manually. ;p
    Might have to use this if I get lazy. XD
     
    McGrady, Jan 4, 2009
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  13. Tecktonik

    Tecktonik Notebook Guru

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    sorry i will chill fondue. good idea huh mcgrady. ima use it just to see how long i leave my computer on cuz im curious. hehe
     
    Tecktonik, Jan 4, 2009
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  14. Tecktonik

    Tecktonik Notebook Guru

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    how does rep work. when can i plus rep u again. says i need to spread around rep, wuts that
     
    Tecktonik, Jan 4, 2009
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  15. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Spread around rep means to give other users rep, before you can rep the same person again. For example, I need to rep other members before I can rep Fondue again.
     
    McGrady, Jan 4, 2009
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  16. Tecktonik

    Tecktonik Notebook Guru

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    oh ok. i get it. tanx
     
    Tecktonik, Jan 4, 2009
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  17. Carrot Muncher

    Carrot Muncher Notebook Evangelist

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    Cheers for the config fonduekid, thats sweet. :D
     
    Carrot Muncher, Jan 4, 2009
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    cn_habs Notebook Deity

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    Does anyone know how to configure the 10-foot HUD to display the local temperature? The one that I currently have is by default I think.

    Thanks a lot.
     
    cn_habs, Jan 4, 2009
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  19. fonduekid

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    http://lifehacker.com/5084412/configure-your-own-rainmeter-10+foot-hud

    Download the file from there, extract into your rainmeter skins directory and refresh all in rainmeter.. right click and chose the weather from 10-foot HUD. Then "edit skin" and enter the code of wherever you are. Instructions are there on top of the ini file.
     
    fonduekid, Jan 4, 2009
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    Is there anyway I can edit the code so that it shows seconds as well? Also, why is my uptime different from the uptime monitor in my windows sidebar? It's off by about 13 minutes.
     
    ricenugget, Apr 26, 2009
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    hey i loved the uptime sin you posted, i have been looking forever for the same exact thing only showing the uptime record as well. is there any chance anyone could hook me up with that? i hate to ask, but i am not good with code at all. thanks
     
    cam2625, Jul 30, 2009
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  22. zakazak

    zakazak www.whymacsucks.com

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    i rly loved the look of rainmeter.. but it lags too much.. when playing + rainmeter is running, i get every 2 seconds a little freeze.. and its for sure rainmeter ! if i quit it , the lags are gone :/

    used simpleconfig + hud vision
     
    zakazak, Jul 31, 2009
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    Sorry to bring this thread back from the ancient past, but I'm running the same script with some modifications for formatting, etc, and just realized that this seems to count the total time from the last restart/logon. If I put the computer to sleep, and then resume - the counter jumps to include the hours that the computer was actually sleeping. Does anyone know of a way to count purely the active "running" time - it would be a great measure of how long my battery actually ran for... although the only variation I can see would be from the discharge while in "Sleep".....
     
    keisuke_z, Oct 21, 2009
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  24. McGrady

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    DL BatteryBar.
     
    McGrady, Oct 21, 2009
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  25. keisuke_z

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    Wow! Thanks =)
     
    keisuke_z, Oct 21, 2009
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