Windows 7 as of now RC1 power-management technologies provide platform and processor efficiencies that reduce power consumption, helping lower energy costs. Windows 7 also provides diagnostic tools that enable IT pros to better manage and troubleshoot power management on client computers and to extend the time that users can work on their computers. This white paper describes power-management improvements in Windows 7, including power conservation, longer battery life, and enhanced enterprise power manageability.

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