Windows 7 Killing Laptop Batteries

Is Windows 7 killing laptop/notebook batteries? Windows 7 was supposed to enhance mobile computing by maximising battery life. It boasted loads of power saving features and enhancements.

However, it has been widely reported in recent weeks that Windows 7 is actually draining battery life much quicker than the user expects and it also displays the following message:

“Consider replacing your battery. There is a problem with your battery, so your computer might shut down suddenly.”

According to Microsoft, Windows 7 uses firmware information of the laptop battery to determine whether it requires to be replaced and is currently working with it’s hardware partners to resolve this issue.

There’s a very long thread on Microsoft TechNet forum on this issue. The problem also seems to affect a wide range of laptop manufacturers including, Acer, Dell, HP, Sony and Toshiba.

If you are considering getting a spare laptop battery, just to get a little bit more out of your Windows 7 laptop, then don’t forget DuracellDirect carries an extensive range of laptop batteries. However, the universal external battery pack may be a better solution as it plugs into the laptops power socket with one of several special tips supplied. So, even if you change your laptop or have an old one gathering dust, the external battery pack may still work and keep you powered up for longer.