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    Hiberation while installing something? IMPORTANT

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ArmageddonAsh, Mar 31, 2010.

  1. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    Right i really need to go to bed but i am in the middle of installing something. will putting the computer into hibernation and continuing the installation tomorrow do any damage? i need to know now!
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 31, 2010
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  2. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    lots of software/hardware doesn't like to be put to sleep/hibernate when really running/active. Installs are critical, why take the chance?
     
    newsposter, Mar 31, 2010
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  3. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    I'd just let it run while you're sleeping.

    But... if you want to hibernate it, it should be able to handle it fine.
     
    swarmer, Mar 31, 2010
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