UPS monitoring in 7.

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Does Windows 7 have a built in UPS monitor, like XP did, which would allow me to configure shutdown times as well as notifications? If so, how would I get to that please?

Thanks again :D
 

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Thanks for the recommendation, however, it did not auto detect information about the UPS such as wattage and no options for much, so I scrapped it and went back to using APC powerchute. I just don't like the fact that I have to allow a program to make changes, when I already verified it, every time I log-on. It's these things that make me cringe for Microsoft.

Thanks again, I appreciate it :)
 

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I have APC Power Chute. what changes is it making for you without your permission?
 

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It doesn't specify what needs changed, only that it needs approval to start. Unfortunately, Windows won't allow me to make a screenshot of the message, as when it dims it appears to be locking the system, until the acknowledgment. It's weird that if your using the same software, but not having the same issue.

thank you :)

GRB70
 

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That is unusual. I have been using APC UPSs for many years with Powerchute & never had a permission issue like that. Does it occur if you disable Windows firewall? If so, add the Powerchute program to the exclusion list.

OR

Try going to Control Panel>User Accounts>Change User Account Control Settings & put the slider control on never notify.
 

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Repeat the error and press PrntScn, open Paint, Edit and Paste, that should get a shot for us.
It sounds like the UAC asking you for permission to run.
 

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Its a UAC prompt and is only with PowerChute 3.0. They made some changes in the software with this version.

Jim :geek:
 

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@TBoyd I use Comodo firewall, which does have it as a trusted application. If I were to slide the bar down to never notify, that works. However, isn't that defeating the purpose, wouldn't I want to be notified. As a firewall allows certain things be added to the trusted apps or exclusion list, so to should this case scenario, I would think??

@Britton30 that is what I did, and it would not give me the option to paste from the clipboard. You are however correct, the UAC is asking for permission.

Thank you guys for helping,

: )

grb70
 

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GRB70 said:
@TBoyd I use Comodo firewall, which does have it as a trusted application. If I were to slide the bar down to never notify, that works. However, isn't that defeating the purpose, wouldn't I want to be notified. As a firewall allows certain things be added to the trusted apps or exclusion list, so to should this case scenario, I would think??
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I changed my UAC to "never notify" quite some time ago & haven't suffered any consequences as a result. I got tired of having to "give permission" to run, open, or install something most of the time. Until I mess up because Windows didn't notify me, I'm keeping the setting as is.
 

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Phone Man said:
Its a UAC prompt and is only with PowerChute 3.0. They made some changes in the software with this version.

Jim :geek:
Click to expand...

Are there any noticable/worthwhile improvements in PowerChute 3.0? I'm still using version 2. The previous version had issues with constantly losing communication via USB.

BTW - I'm a retired Bell Head myself!
 

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thanks then, I guess it is what it is.

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TBoyd said:
Phone Man said:
Its a UAC prompt and is only with PowerChute 3.0. They made some changes in the software with this version.

Jim :geek:
Click to expand...

Are there any noticable/worthwhile improvements in PowerChute 3.0? I'm still using version 2. The previous version had issues with constantly losing communication via USB.

BTW - I'm a retired Bell Head myself!
Click to expand...

On some models of APC UPS it will show the load and also has a usage monitor. I have a APC ES 750.But you have to put up with the UAC prompt at startup.

APS Load.PNG

APC Usage.PNG

Jim :geek:
 

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Thanks, Jim. It looks like they have some environmentalists on their software team now!

I wish my energy costs - showing as default on the screenshot - was that low! 8 cents per KWH? I pay 40+ cents per KWH on this rock in the Caribbean Sea.
 

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TBoyd said:
Thanks, Jim. It looks like they have some environmentalists on their software team now!

I wish my energy costs - showing as default on the screenshot - was that low! 8 cents per KWH? I pay 40+ cents per KWH on this rock in the Caribbean Sea.
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Its actually 7.5 cents but it only would take whole numbers. I live in a semi rural area that has a coop and have not raised their rate in over 5 years. Down the road another utility charges 14 cents so I am very lucky. Of course here in South Louisiana we run our air condition all summer long but so far my highest bill has been $175 so can't complain.

Jim :geek:
 

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Jim, you would choke if I told you what my current bill is this month! - And we don't have central A/C. Just a small window unit in the office, another in the vacation suite, a pool pump that runs 4 hours a day, & 2 hot tubs.
 

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TBoyd said:
Jim, you would choke if I told you what my current bill is this month! - And we don't have central A/C. Just a small window unit in the office, another in the vacation suite, a pool pump that runs 4 hours a day, & 2 hot tubs.
Click to expand...

I don't want to know, it would kill my idea of paradise. :cry:

Jim :geek:
 

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I would be curious to know how the electricity expense is over there. My dream is to retire and move to St. Barts:cool:
 

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toughbook said:
I would be curious to know how the electricity expense is over there. My dream is to retire and move to St. Barts:cool:
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I can't say what the electricity costs in St. Barts. If they burn oil to produce electricity there - like St Thomas - it has got to be expensive. My latest monthly bill was $869. The rate changes based on the price of oil. If it goes much higher, you may see rioting in the Virgin Islands on CNN & FOX!

My home is a perfect candidate for solar power, but I just got an estimate of $33K for a 4 kilowatt system!

The Caribbean Islands are full of PWSs (Pirates Without Ships). They own the power grid, the phone company, cable company, & grocery stores - and/or they have real estate licenses!

Please don't read this post, Jim! Vacationing in paradise is great, but living here is expensive!
 

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