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PowerChute Personal Edition
Easy-to-use, safe system shutdown software with power and energy management features for home computers and battery backups. PowerChute Personal Edition software provides safe system shutdown in the event of an extended power outage or computer power problem, preventing potential data corruption. Designed for exceptional usability, it provides first-time users with optimal PC power protection based on APC industry-leading power management expertise. Users also have the option to tailor PowerChute settings for their individual circumstances. Energy cost and CO2 monitoring provides users with a greater understanding of the energy consumed by protected equipment and energy plans enable cost savings. Note: Features vary by Back-UPS model and by operating system.
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In PowerChute Personal Edition is there any way to set Preserve Battery Power to more than 5 minutes?

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PowerChute Personal Edition
Easy-to-use, safe system shutdown software with power and energy management features for home computers and battery backups. PowerChute Personal Edition software provides safe system shutdown in the event of an extended power outage or computer power problem, preventing potential data corruption. Designed for exceptional usability, it provides first-time users with optimal PC power protection based on APC industry-leading power management expertise. Users also have the option to tailor PowerChute settings for their individual circumstances. Energy cost and CO2 monitoring provides users with a greater understanding of the energy consumed by protected equipment and energy plans enable cost savings. Note: Features vary by Back-UPS model and by operating system.
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In PowerChute Personal Edition is there any way to set Preserve Battery Power to more than 5 minutes?

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