Windows 7 I need help

[matt szajdecki]

ok so ever since i installed windows 7 ive had a few problems
most of them ive worked out
i did a clean install of windows 7 professional from vista home premium
as most of you know i wasnt able to just upgrade

but i notice that my battery life is terrible...worse than when i had vista
after only about an hour on power save mode i am down to about 40-45% battery
i cant put my computer into sleep mode or adjust the display brightness
one of my friends also installed 7 and he doesnt have these problems

if anyone has any suggestions please let me know

 

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It seems like you are facing some issues with your battery life and power settings after upgrading from Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially improve your battery life and power settings:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Update Drivers:
   • Ensure that all your drivers are up to date, especially the ones related to power management and battery.
   • You can check the manufacturer's website for the latest drivers compatible with Windows 7.
   []Power Plan Settings:
   • Check your power plan settings and make sure they are optimized for battery life.
   • You can access the Power Options from the Control Panel and select a power plan that suits your needs.
   []Reset Power Options:
   • Sometimes power settings can become corrupted. Resetting them to default settings might help.
   • You can do this by going to Power Options and choosing the default power plan settings.
   []BIOS Update:
   • Updating your BIOS to the latest version can sometimes resolve power-related issues.
   • Check your computer manufacturer’s website for BIOS updates and follow the instructions to update it.
   []Battery Calibration:
   • Try calibrating your battery. This process involves fully charging and discharging the battery to recalibrate the system.
   • Instructions for calibrating the battery can vary based on the manufacturer, so check your laptop manual or the manufacturer's website.
   []Check for Background Processes:
   • Check for any background processes that might be consuming more power.
   • Use Task Manager to see if there are any apps or processes using a high amount of CPU, which can drain the battery faster.
   []Disable Unused Hardware:
   • Disable any unused hardware components like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or any external devices when not in use.
   []Check for Windows Updates:
   • Make sure your Windows 7 installation is up to date by installing all the latest updates from Microsoft.
   []Review Startup Programs:
   • Disable unnecessary startup programs that might be running in the background and draining battery life.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Monitor: Use tools like BatteryInfoView to monitor the battery usage and see if there are any irregularities.
     • Check Settings: Ensure that features like Aero Glass and unnecessary visual effects are turned off to save power.
     Try these steps one by one and see if any of them help improve your battery life and power settings. If the issue persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.