Dusting Off The Cobwebs

Corday · Feb 11, 2023

You've just come home from a long trip or decide to put a stored computer back in service. Give it more time to get re-acquainted. First, don't start panicking if Windows doesn't immediately appear. It might take up to 15 minutes. After that you can start using repair options if needed. After Windows is operating:WAIT. Your machine has a lot of catching up to do. Apps are reviving and Windows itself needs updating. If you start expecting immediate performance, to put it simply, you'll give your computer brain overload. As in all things, practice moderation.

Digerati · Feb 11, 2023

I have a rarely used system in a rarely used, spare, basement bedroom. Every few months, if I happen to think about it, I will attempt to get it current. So I'll fire it up then walk away knowing it will take some time.

The problem is, the darn thing will go to sleep before it has finished updating. So I have to start the process again and maybe again - unless I sit there and wiggle the mouse or press a key every so often.

I will say this though. When it finally finishes, it is current. That is, Windows Update worked without issues - again, just as it has every other time - at least for me. :)

Corday · Feb 11, 2023

Bill: Change the "Sleep/Hibernating" setting to Never while performing long procedures. Change back to your favorite settings when back in service completely.

xrobwx71 · Feb 11, 2023

Digerati said:
unless I sit there and wiggle the mouse

Automatically Click Mouse at Random or Fixed Location on Windows PC

Digerati · Feb 11, 2023

Yeah, I know how to prevent it. I was just griping. If this was a common occurrence or if I had a bunch of systems, I would definitely change the power options.

That Auto Mouse Click program is interesting. Too bad it is not free. Even at only $6.54 (what an odd price) it is not worth it to me.

xrobwx71 · Feb 12, 2023

Freebie. Viewing AutoClicker v3.0 - OlderGeeks.com Freeware Downloads

Freebie jiggler. Viewing Mouse Jiggler v2.0.25 - OlderGeeks.com Freeware Downloads <--I've also used this one. Simple and works.

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