Laptop automatic startup

[dcpierce]

I want to start my laptop automatically to take advantage of auto updates during my unlimited data window. My desktop does it fine but I don't know how to set up my new laptop to do the same thing. How do I schedule auto start and shutdown? Thanks for the help.

[Echo_Lake]

@dcpierce

Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, I have a few troubleshooting steps we could try to fix the issue:  

1. In Windows Update, click Change settings. ...
2. Click the drop-down menu underneath Important Updates, and then select your desired setting.
3. Check the box next to Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates. ...
4. Click Ok to save your setting.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
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[dcpierce]

Thanks for the reply. What I'm trying to do is turn the computer on at 3:00 am and off at 6:00 am to let windows downloads happen during my non-metered "free zone." I have my other computers doing it by having the BIOS start it and Windows task manager shutting it down. my problem has become I can't change my BIOS start time.

[Echo_Lake]

@dcpierce

Thank you for posting back. 

Open HP PC Hardware Diagnostics and run the Extensive Test.

1. In Windows, search for and open the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics for Windows app.

   If this app is not on your computer, download the latest version from the HP Hardware Diagnostics website.

2. On the main menu, click System Tests.

3. Click the System Extensive Test tab.

4. Click Run once.

   While the test is running, the time remaining and test result for each component display on the screen. The test can take 2 or more hours to complete.

5. If a component fails a test, write down the failure ID (24-digit code) for when you contact HP Customer Support. The information is also available in Test Logs on the main menu.

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[dcpierce]

The tests were all successful but I still don't know how to automatically start the computer at 3:00 am.

[Echo_Lake]

@dcpierce

Thank you for posting back. 

Let's create a new power plan and check:

• Note: under the turn of display settings and put the computer to sleep choose none.

1. In Windows, search for and open Control Panel.

2. Search for power, and then click Power Options.

   

3. Select an option under Choose or customize a power plan.

   

4. To customize the selected plan, click Change plan settings, and then select the display and sleep settings when using the battery and when plugged in.

   NOTE: To set up a personalized plan, click Create a power plan from list on the left side of the main Power Options window, and then follow the on-screen instructions. The plan displays in the list of available power plans.

5. To change more power settings, click Change advanced power settings.

   

6. Click the plus sign next to the component or function, change the available settings, click Apply, and then click OK.

   

7. Click Save changes

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[dcpierce]

But how do I get the computer to automatically boot up at 3:00 am?

[Echo_Lake]

@dcpierce

Thank you for posting back. 

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, As we have limited support boundaries in the support community as of now. I would request you to reach out to our HP Smart Friend Support and our Support Engineers should be able to sort this out. HP Smart Friend Support can be reached by clicking on the following link: www.hp.com/contacthp/

Please feel free to contact us here anytime you need any further assistance. Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.