There are several ways to prevent your PC from going to sleep, ensuring it remains awake and ready whenever you need it. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore various methods to keep your PC active.
Preventing Your PC from Going to Sleep
This guide helps you prevent your Windows PC from going to sleep, ensuring uninterrupted operation for DPOS and other applications.
Basic Method: Adjust Power & Sleep Settings
Open Settings:-
- Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
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- Click on "System".
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- Select "Power & sleep" from the left-hand menu.
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- Under "Screen", set:
- On battery power, turn off after → Never.
- When plugged in, turn off after → Never.
- Under "Sleep", set:
- On battery power, PC goes to sleep after → Never.
- When plugged in, PC goes to sleep after → Never.
- Under "Screen", set:
Advanced Method: Change Power Plan Settings
Open Control Panel:-
- Search for "Control Panel" in the Start menu and open it.
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- Click on "Power Options".
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- Select "Change plan settings" next to your selected power plan.
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- Click "Change advanced power settings".
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- Expand the "Sleep" section:
- Set "Sleep after" → Never.
- Set "Allow hybrid sleep" → Off.
- Set "Hibernate after" → Never.
- Expand the "Sleep" section:
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- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Preventing Windows PCs from Going to Sleep
Basic Method:
Open Settings:
Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
Navigate to System:
Click on "System."
Access Power & Sleep:
Select "Power & sleep" from the left-hand menu.
Adjust Screen and Sleep Settings:
Under "Screen," set both "On battery power, turn off after" and "When plugged in, turn off after" to "Never."
Under "Sleep," set both "On battery power, PC goes to sleep after" and "When plugged in, PC goes to sleep after" to "Never."
Advanced Method:
Open Control Panel:
Search for "Control Panel" in the Start menu and open it.
Access Power Options:
Click on "Power Options."
Change Plan Settings:
Select "Change plan settings" next to your selected power plan.
Change Advanced Power Settings:
Click on "Change advanced power settings."
Expand Sleep Settings:
In the Power Options dialog, expand the "Sleep" section.
Set "Sleep after" to "Never."
Set "Allow hybrid sleep" to "Off."
Set "Hibernate after" to "Never."
Apply and Save:
Click "OK" to save the changes.
Preventing the Hard Drive from Sleeping or Turning Off
Basic Method:
Open Control Panel:
Search for "Control Panel" in the Start menu and open it.
Access Power Options:
Click on "Power Options."
Change Plan Settings:
Select "Change plan settings" next to your selected power plan.
Change Advanced Power Settings:
Click on "Change advanced power settings."
Expand Hard Disk Settings:
In the Power Options dialog, expand the "Hard disk" section.
Set "Turn off hard disk after" to "0" (which means never).
Apply and Save:
Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your computer is operating at an optimal level. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please contact your application support team.