Leaving laptop on 24-7?

Hey I'm wondering if this is a good idea, cause I just got a shop permit.
My laptop is new, bought in June, Crappy Vista of course...

I just left it overnight, and the laptop seems to be pretty hot the space under the laptop seems to be pretty hot as well, so I just moved the laptop to a different spot on my desk.

Will leaving my laptop over night kill it or shorten it's lifetime?
(btw the screen automatically turns off after 5 min inactivity, so that's ok)

I don't really see why you should turn it off. Just be careful it doesn't overheat too much.

Download CPUID Hardware Monitor. It shows you the internal tempuratures of all your computer parts (I guess they all have thermometers in them, this program just shows you what they're reading). Your laptop may feel warm, but the internal temps might be much lower since the heat you feel is the dissipated heat. Also, if you see temps like 60 degrees celcius, it's kind of normal. My processor doesn't count as overheating until 100*C (although it's quick to shut off once it hits there xP).

Computers were meant to be never turned off. Just reboot every couple of weeks/months.

Computers were meant to be never turned off. Just reboot every couple of weeks/months.

Actually, Vista will shut itself down for you when it wants to update.

Yep. You can leave it on. I leave mine on nearly 24/7, too, and it hasn't seemed to affect it in any way.

Yeah, you can. I just set up a screen-saver option so that it doesn't overwork the CPU and uses less power.

Computers were meant to be never turned off. Just reboot every couple of weeks/months.

Craziness! I feel terrible for my laptop (I treat her like my baby) when I leave her on for more than 24 hours at a time. I never go more than 72 hours. Ever.

They need to take it easy sometimes too. ;_;

Craziness! I feel terrible for my laptop (I treat her like my baby) when I leave her on for more than 24 hours at a time. I never go more than 72 hours. Ever.

They need to take it easy sometimes too. ;_;

They are machines. They don't feel a thing. They are meant to be used. They are easily replaceable.

If you leave it on just becareful and let the monitor screen rest. It'll burn out much faster if you leave it on.

I really don't care what everyone else says. Leaving the computer on doesn't do it any good, but it also doesn't do it much harm. I'm not saying you shouldn't leave it on, personally I don't leave my laptop on more than 2 days in a row. It's also nice to let it sit overnight while you sleep.

They are easily replaceable.

Okay, whoa. I was just joking around, but this comment I absolutely do not agree with.

Sure, in the sense that there's always a new computer out there, but definitely not in regard to money. I wish I was made of money so I could agree with that. I'm not. Like 95%+ of my money is going towards paying my own way through college. I could not afford to get a new computer right now. I treat mine with loving care because it is precious to me (I earned it), and I understand its value (because it'd be impossible to get another for a couple more years yet).

That is much more than just a machine to me. It's nearly as precious as my kitties.

Actually, Vista will shut itself down for you when it wants to update.

Actually, you can threaten it with a club* to not do that, especially when you don't want it shutting down WHILE YOU'RE DOING SOMETHING THAT THE WHOLE WORLD DEPENDS ON!!!!!!

*check security updates in Control Panel to find out what it does with updates.

Hey I'm wondering if this is a good idea, cause I just got a shop permit.

Will leaving my laptop over night kill it or shorten it's lifetime?
(btw the screen automatically turns off after 5 min inactivity, so that's ok)

You should be fine, but do be aware of adverse effects if you leave your laptop running for weeks on end or something. Rebooting once in a while is good.

Actually, another thing you should be aware of is leaving it plugged in for too long. There comes a point where the laptop battery is fully charged (especially old ones), then the hardware, depending on what it is, will just sit there thinking "battery is fully charged!" instead of checking the power levels, while in reality the battery slowly leaks power. Then, if you wait too long, once you unplug the laptop, it'll shut down because the battery has no power =D

I haven't had that happen yet, but I do have different issues with my laptop power >_>

Download CPUID Hardware Monitor. It shows you the internal tempuratures of all your computer parts (I guess they all have thermometers in them, this program just shows you what they're reading). Your laptop may feel warm, but the internal temps might be much lower since the heat you feel is the dissipated heat. Also, if you see temps like 60 degrees celcius, it's kind of normal. My processor doesn't count as overheating until 100*C (although it's quick to shut off once it hits there xP).

ok downloaded it:
here's the detail:
CPU 74C
CPU Local 59C
VGA 71C
Battery #1 122C (OMG)
THRM 74C
Core#0 32C
Core#1 34C
GPU 72C
HDD 38C

should i be worried that my battery is 122C?

They are easily replaceable.

easily replaceable.

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Not in my house. I don't feel like forking over my entire banking's account for another computer.

I love my laptop cooler pad. Consider getting one if you're that worried about leaving it on for a long time.

ok downloaded it:
here's the detail:
CPU 74C
CPU Local 59C
VGA 71C
Battery #1 122C (OMG)
THRM 74C
Core#0 32C
Core#1 34C
GPU 72C
HDD 38C

should i be worried that my battery is 122C?

Just set it so that it stays turned on when you close the lid, and just shut it and turn it upside down, itll get more air across the fans and everything. If its plugged in, you could also take out the battery and have it running.