This is why those who are wise hibernate a portable PC before storing or
moving it. Hibernation is not interrupted for timed events.

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"James David Byrne" <jamesbyrne@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Ox$lZEfKIHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> This irritating behavior can also be caused by Media Center if it tries to
> update the program guide. It needs to be fixed urgently, since it presents
> a potential fire risk if the laptop was put away e.g. in a carry case.
> James :-)[/color]