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Why Windows 95 laptops skipped a key power-saving feature, and how it was 'too risky'

Why Windows 95 laptops skipped a key power-saving feature, and how it was 'too risky'

Update: 2025-09-10
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Veteran Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen explains why Windows 95 intentionally excluded a power-saving instruction, fearing it would 'brick' too many laptops.
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Why Windows 95 laptops skipped a key power-saving feature, and how it was 'too risky'

Why Windows 95 laptops skipped a key power-saving feature, and how it was 'too risky'

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