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« on: September 08, 2009, 03:40:43 AM »
After seeing the coders here, I know its not hard to code a Toggle utility with a Customized Global Hotkey which changes the power schemes.

When executed if HIGH PERFORMANCE is active then should change to Powersave and vice-versa

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« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2009, 08:24:47 AM »
Try this:  PowerSchemeToggler

1) Unpack archive to a folder of your choice.

2) Run PowerSchemeToggler.exe and you'll be presented with a small interface
   that will allow you to choose two profiles to toggle between.  Click the
   "Save and exit" button when done.
   
3) Run PowerSchemeToggler.exe with the -toggle parameter to toggle between
   your chosen schemes.
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2009, 05:57:08 AM »
Sorry Late Feedback due to no net connectivity, it doesn't show the names of Power Schemes but only GUID
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2009, 06:05:00 AM »
I would assume you're running something other than XP?  If so, please post the output of the following command and the OS you're running:

powercfg /list
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2009, 07:12:07 AM »
Redownload and try it now.  Man, I really need to set up Vista and Win7 VMs.
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« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2009, 08:04:03 AM »
Still Showing the same, Im on Windows 7 RTM

Existing Power Schemes (* Active)
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Power Scheme GUID: 381b4222-f694-41f0-9685-ff5bb260df2e  (Balanced)
Power Scheme GUID: 8c5e7fda-e8bf-4a96-9a85-a6e23a8c635c  (High performance) *
Power Scheme GUID: a1841308-3541-4fab-bc81-f71556f20b4a  (Power saver)

Edit: It seems it does nothing, I saved the GUID of Power Saver and High Perforamnce and created a shortcut in the same folder with -toggle params and executed afterwards but nothing changing.

I think Im making mistake somewhere.
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2009, 11:48:49 AM »
I installed a Vista VM and I believe I have it working properly under Vista (and, I would assume, Win7).  Please redownload and let me know.
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2009, 07:52:17 PM »
skwire, if you come out with a Pro version, please add a feature to switch from exigency to altruism.

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« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2009, 08:34:31 PM »
I'm actually thinking of adding a TrayTip option that will give the user some feedback that a switch, indeed, did take place.
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« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2009, 11:35:05 PM »
The only change I could see is now it shows Names of Power Schemes instead of GUID but it doesn't work.
created a shortcut in the same folder with -toggle but not working
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« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2009, 11:46:03 PM »
Does your shortcut look like this?
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« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2009, 01:12:50 AM »
Yes here's an attached image

* Capture.JPG (16.8 KB, 348x144 - viewed 61 times.)
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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2009, 01:24:53 AM »
I'm not sure what could be wrong.  I tested this in Vista and it's also been tested under Win7.
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« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2009, 01:48:38 AM »
Only can assure you that it works on XPSP2 VM, Tried personally Sad
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« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2009, 01:55:50 AM »
After you run the app and select the schemes, does it create the config.ini in the same folder?  If so, are the contents of it correct?
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« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2009, 02:11:07 AM »
The Error was on my system and had to reset the power config options.
Thank you it has started working.

PowerCFG Reset file if you want (just change the .txt to .reg)
* powercfgrestore.txt (14.17 KB - downloaded 29 times.)
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« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2009, 02:14:41 AM »
Fantastic.  I was thinking of adding an option that would create a TrayTip on toggle just so you know it switched.  Would you like something like that?
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« Reply #17 on: September 10, 2009, 05:51:26 AM »
Ofcourse,  cheesy If it doesn't take much of your time then Yes, after all who doesn't like an additional feature
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« Reply #18 on: September 11, 2009, 01:58:06 AM »
v1.0.3 - 2009-09-11
    + Added "Create shortcut" button.
    + Added tray tip on toggle option.
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« Reply #19 on: September 11, 2009, 05:36:45 AM »
Shortcut created succesfully but No luck with the tray Tip
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« Reply #20 on: September 11, 2009, 06:31:21 AM »
Hmmm...works fine under XP.  Please re-download and try once more.  The version of the executable should be 1.0.3.2 this time.
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« Reply #21 on: September 11, 2009, 07:59:24 AM »
Yes it is (Version) Downloaded from SKWIRE EMPIRE because I couldn't find the Link here in this forum, but not showing.
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« Reply #22 on: September 11, 2009, 01:25:06 PM »
One more re-download, please.  v1.0.3.6.  I added another tweak that I hope makes it work for you.  Also, you may have to disable/enable the balloon tips for your system as demonstrated here:  http://www.vistax64.com/t...-tips-enable-disable.html

I was able to make the balloon tips work under my main XP system as well as a Vista VM.  Apologies for the trouble and thanks for your patience.
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« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2009, 11:59:29 PM »
Surely Going to Give a Try and please don't apologize, it is me who should do, because Im harassing you with all my requests and will give you the feedback soon

Edit: Working Perfectly OK, Thank you for that
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« Reply #24 on: September 12, 2009, 09:11:12 PM »
Quote from: paarkhi on September 11, 2009, 11:59:29 PM
Edit: Working Perfectly OK, Thank you for that

Great to hear.  Thanks for testing.  Website|Download

v1.0.4 - 2009-09-12
    + Added a tweak to make the balloon tip work more reliably under Vista
      and Win7.
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