Windows On/Off Transitions Solutions Guide

Updated: May 8, 2009

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This document provides an overview of Windows on/off state transitions and recommendations for PC system manufacturers and software developers to achieve superior on/off transition performance. The information in this paper is intended to help system manufacturers and developers optimize their respective systems, drivers, applications, and services to improve system response times during on/off transitions.

Except as noted, this information applies to the following operating systems:
Windows 7
Windows Vista

Included in this white paper:

• Testing Methodology

• Overview of On/Off Transitions

• Best Practices for PC System Manufacturers

• Best Practices for Driver Developers

• Best Practices for Service Developers

• Best Practices for Application Developers

• Summary of Recommendations

• Resources