Fascinating, Kevin. I had not heard of this. Does Ultimate Mode have any effect on graphics, such as turning off Windows Aero, or is it just for power settings?

I've updated to 2004 for awhile now, so I apparently can't try your tip.

Irony: there was another recent thread here about how Microsoft was trying to work better with pro audio!


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