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david h.17
10 years agoNew member | Level 2
Can I upload a large file overnight in power saving mode?
I was uploading a large file and left it over night with 2 hours to go. In the morning, 7 hours later, it still had 1 hour to go. What has happened here? I have looked at all the help and can find ...
- 10 years ago
My energy saver preferences are set to wake for network access, which I assume...
No, this is a false assumption and not what that tool is for.
If you want your computer to stay awake, then temporarily adjust your computers power management settings.
david h.17
10 years agoNew member | Level 2
So normally the upload should continue until complete even if your computer falls asleep?
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