Guy,

I don't think you will wear out the battery by leaving it in the laptop and
allowing the built-in battery maintenance/charging system to do its job. You
likely will do more harm by removing the battery and allowing nature to take
its course.
--
freddy


"Guy Thomas" wrote:

> Goal: To preserve the LONG-TERM life of my battery.
> Situation: The laptop is connected to the electricity mains and a battery
> is installed. (Normal configuration)
> Question: Is there a software, or a registry setting, to disable the battery
> and thus stop it from (re-)charging and wearing itself out?
> I do realize that I can just release it and remove it, but it would be handy
> to achieve the same result in software.
> Guy
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