Hibernate and Resume PC automatically using SmartPower

SmartPower is a Windows service that saves energy (and money) by hibernating and resuming your Windows PC according to configurable rules.

SmartPower is particularly suited to Windows Home Servers, torrent/download boxes and HTPCs.

We hibernate or sleep PC when not in use but sometimes we want to change rules so that it can process the request at specific time. SmartPower is the solution for the problem.

Installation:

1. Download the installer using the below link.
2. Run the installer and follow the instructions.
3. When the installer has finished, click Start, click Programs, click SmartPower, click SmartPower Configuration.
4. The SmartPower configuration utility will open and will ask you if you want to start the SmartPower service. Click Yes. (You will only need to do this once; when your PC next boots the service will start automatically).
5. Configure SmartPower as required and click Save. You changes will take effect immediately.
6. Disable hibernate/suspend on system idle in your power saving settings. SmartPower cannot (currently) wake-up your PC if Windows has hibernated/suspended it.

Requirements:

.NET Framework 3.5
Windows XP or later

Links: Download SmartPower | SmartPower Homepage