Yes, but more accurately, I want my backup program (for example) to "suppress sleep mode activation while running".
I don't understand why Win7 doesn't have a program attribute that could be specified by the user to do this very thing (ie, "while this program is running do not enter sleep mode").
Some Backup programs have options that can prevent sleeping.
Have you checked your Backup program documentation or forum for this?
Here is an article that pretty much says what these guys have said. It might answer some questions for you. https://support.sosonlinebackup.com/...e-is-turned-on
I'll bet you that the paid version of Macrium Reflect has this sleep control in it.
Otherwise, I suggestion one of the following:
- Determine your average backup time and change your sleep time to this plus some padding of minutes
- Turn off automatic sleep and launch your backup program using a shell that will follow with a command to put the computer to sleep once the backup program completes (see nircmd)
- Switch to backup software that has sleep mode control
unbob let me see if I understand this correctly. You don't like how Windows 7 sleep mode works when you are backing up. Thats okay, some like it and some don't. It has been explained how Windows Sleep works and how you can change some settings that might help but they don't solve your problem. You have been given suggestion on 3rd party program you might want to investigate to see if they will meet your needs. If I understand you correctly (post # 15) your main concern is that you are on solar power so you need to backup using the least amount of power possible. My understanding is a back up will use what ever power is needed no mater what mode the computer is in to complete the backup job. I don't know of any laptop that will draw enough power in any mode to effect any quality solar system installed for use in a dwelling. The point being, I don't think what every method or program you decide on for your back up will effect your solar power system.
^ He really should have said that he runs on "battery power"... the solar cells recharge the batteries; he doesn't run directly off of the solar cells. :)
No problem, Mr. Bear. Incidentally, ever seen this polar bear video? :)
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