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    dell vostro 1500 question.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jagsfan61, Nov 17, 2007.

  1. Jagsfan61

    Jagsfan61 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a vostro 1500, that i want to leave AIM up and running on. Is there anyway i can make it so my internet stays going when i shut my laptop?

    Thanks in advance
     
    Jagsfan61, Nov 17, 2007
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    grapony Newbie

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    Well with xp you can go into control panel/ power options/ advanced and where is says "When I close the lid on my portable computer" change it to "Do nothing" from "Stand by". Should be similar in vista.
     
    grapony, Nov 17, 2007
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    Jagsfan61 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks man, that worked
     
    Jagsfan61, Nov 17, 2007
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