How to Run an Energy Report on Windows 7
On October 22, 2009, Windows 7 will become Microsoft's flagship operating system (OS). Microsoft has made Windows 7 the most energy-efficient OS to date. There are a plethora of features in Windows 7 that will save you money on electricity. One new feature is Windows 7's ability to create an energy report that helps you identify issues that cause a poor energy efficiency rating on your computer.
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Instructions
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Click the "Start" orb and type "cmd" without the quotes in the instant search field.
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Right-click on "cmd" and select "Run as administrator." User Account Control (UAC) will appear and ask you if you want to allow changes to your computer. Choose "Yes."
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Type "powercfg /energy" with the quotes in the command window. A message appears indicating that your computer will be traced for 60 seconds, and the behavior will be observed.
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View your report. Windows 7 displays your report in the following path:"c:\windows\system32\energy-report.html". To view it, open Internet Explorer and select the "Alt" key and then "File | Open" and browse to the path indicated above.
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Tips & Warnings
Please read your energy report closely, as it will help you make your computer more energy efficient. A more energy-efficient computer will save you money.
Do not run this report on a laptop that is not directly plugged into a socket. If you do, the report will not be accurate.
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