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    Notebook/laptop hardware control software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JohnWhoTwo, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. JohnWhoTwo

    JohnWhoTwo Notebook Deity

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    My local paper's computer columnist recommended Notebook Hardware Control to "regulate processor speed and HD speed during use" among other things.

    Has this been discussed here?

    Is this a good program or would you recommend something else (free) that is similar?

    It's website says it does not work with Vista 64 bit OS's.

    Anyone use a similar program that does?

    Thanks.
     
    JohnWhoTwo, Jan 28, 2009
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  2. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    I use RMClock for undervolting on Vista 32-bit.
    (As it states on their website; Support for 64-bit Windows Vista is currently limited due to the kernel mode driver digital signature requirement of that OS (workarounds are necessary).)
    There are a few quality threads on undervolting here on NBR.
    Use the upper-right search function to find them.
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, Jan 28, 2009
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Your sig shows a good system, why don't you leave it to Vista Power Management to handle it for you first. Vista has gone through of good changes, I doubt that any power management tools out there have been kept up with the pace. I do use RmClock on my XP comp though.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jan 29, 2009
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