Starting Up
Windows Vista and your computer are designed to exist in more states than just being on or off. If you’ve been gone for a while, you’ve unplugged your computer, or you’re using it for the first time, you’ll need to bring it to life from its "off" state. Just like humans, Windows Vista and your computer both love to sleep. In the computer world, "sleep" is a state in which the computer stores your information on the hard disk and keeps it in memory, enters a very low-energy state, and then returns to full activity very quickly.
Start or Wake Up a Computer
Move the mouse button or press a key on the keyboard to see whether the computer ...
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