Auto Restart Computer

[TonySper]

Is there a way to have the computer restart itself when the 110 volt
ac power goes down and then comes back up. Using XP Home edition?
TonySper

 

[NewScience]

Buy a UPS Backup/Power for about 90.00

 

[Guest]

Whether or not the computer starts if powered-up depends on a BIOS setting,
not on the operating system. Depending on model you access these settings by
pressing Delete or F2, or possibly F1 immediately on startup.

Without a UPS there is no way to have the computer go through a proper
shutdown sequence if the power is cut, though. The UPS must be of the managed
kind (with a serial or USB link to the computer) to provide this.

 

[TonySper]

Ian,
Thanks, will look into that. Have looked all over except in the BIOS.
TonySper

Whether or not the computer starts if powered-up depends on a BIOS
setting,
not on the operating system. Depending on model you access these
settings by
pressing Delete or F2, or possibly F1 immediately on startup.

Without a UPS there is no way to have the computer go through a proper
shutdown sequence if the power is cut, though. The UPS must be of the
managed
kind (with a serial or USB link to the computer) to provide this.

 

[TonySper]

Ian,
Worked fine. Found the setting in the BIOS OK, Thanks
TonySper

Ian,
Thanks, will look into that. Have looked all over except in the BIOS.
TonySper

Whether or not the computer starts if powered-up depends on a BIOS
setting,
not on the operating system. Depending on model you access these
settings by
pressing Delete or F2, or possibly F1 immediately on startup.

Without a UPS there is no way to have the computer go through a proper
shutdown sequence if the power is cut, though. The UPS must be of the
managed
kind (with a serial or USB link to the computer) to provide this.