[ArkansasBushfan]

I have been turning my computer off for years and have never had a problem with it. In fact turning the PC off will reset some problems you might have.

[Young Werther]

My first computer, at work, was an Apple II. I turned it off every night when I went home. The first casualty to this on-off regimen was the on-off switch. there was no Geek squad so we did our own geeky stuff.

At the time I was able to find parts at an electronic store, (first in Dallas), an installed switches as required, memory upgrades and gulp a floppy drive!

My computer is on all the time and whenever an update arrives it will restart. Make sure your PC has a condom, (Norton) and surge protector. They do work despite what OBummer says!