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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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when put on to sleep mode it sometimes switches it self on earley hours in the morning
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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What time have you got it searching for updates? could be that. (think its set at 3am)

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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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yep about 3am how do i turn search of
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Just reset the time for it to look for updates, easiest way i think
Go to control panel, system and mainenance and its in there (though that is on vista)

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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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thanks
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Alternatively, turn it off when you're not using it and save some electricity
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Why use sleep ?
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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or you could turn WOL off.

Set another time for updates, but dont disable it.
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