Gina Johnson
Most laptops are designed to shut down or go into sleep mode as soon as you close the lid. While this may save power, it can be inconvenient if you regularly move your laptop between rooms. To prevent your laptop from going to sleep when you close the lid, you can change the power settings. This article will explore the steps to achieve this on Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 7.
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| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Power Settings | Can be changed to prevent sleep mode when the lid is closed |
| Battery | Must be considered when changing power settings |
| Safety | Risk of laptop overheating if placed in an enclosed space while running |
| Functionality | A laptop dock is recommended for improved functionality |
| Convenience | Easy to change power settings to keep the laptop awake |
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What You'll Learn
Change power settings in Windows 8 to stay awake when closed
By default, your Windows PC is set to go to sleep when you close the lid, but you can change this setting.
One way to do this is by using the PowerToys Awake utility, a tool for Windows designed to keep a computer awake without having to manage its power and sleep settings. PowerToys Awake does not modify any of the Windows power plan settings and does not depend on a custom power plan configuration. Instead, it spawns background threads that tell Windows that they require a specific state of the machine. Once PowerToys Awake exits, the threads are terminated, and the computer will resume its standard power plan behaviour. In the PowerToys Settings, start PowerToys Awake by toggling Enable Awake on. Once enabled, the application will manage the power and screen state of the computer.
You can also change the power settings in Windows 8 to stay awake when closed by following these steps:
- Open Power Options by selecting Start, then Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings.
- If you’re using a desktop, tablet, or laptop, select "Choose what the power buttons do".
- Next to "When I press the power button", select "Sleep", and then select "Save changes".
- If you’re using only a laptop, select "Choose what closing the lid does".
- Next to "When I close the lid", select "Do nothing", and then select "Save changes".
Now, when you close the lid of your laptop, it will remain active and ready to use, even when it is not charging.
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Use the Start Menu to shut down or sleep
To shut down or put your Windows laptop to sleep using the Start Menu, follow these steps:
Firstly, click on the Start Menu, which is usually located in the bottom-left corner of your screen. From the Start Menu, hover your cursor over the 'Power' option, which will bring up a list of power options. From this list, you can either select 'Shut down' or 'Sleep'. Selecting 'Shut down' will turn off your laptop completely, while 'Sleep' will put your laptop into a low-power mode, allowing you to quickly resume your work when you need to.
If you're using Windows 8, you can also access power options by opening the Windows 8 Search function and typing "power options" in the search field. From the search results, select "Power Options" to adjust your power settings.
For Windows 10, you can go to Settings > System > Power & Sleep and select "Additional power settings" from the right menu. This will open the Power Options menu, where you can adjust your power button settings.
It's important to note that by default, most laptops are designed to shut down or go into sleep mode as soon as you close the lid. However, you can change this setting if you want to be able to close your laptop without it sleeping or shutting down. For example, you can set your laptop to stay awake even when you close the lid by following the steps outlined above to access the Power Options menu and changing the settings for what happens when the lid is closed.
Additionally, you can create your own keyboard shortcuts for shutting down or sleeping by right-clicking on an empty spot on your desktop, choosing "New > Shortcut", and then entering the appropriate command depending on whether you want to shut down or sleep.
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Change power button behaviour on Windows
If you want to change the power button behaviour on your Windows laptop, you can do so by following these steps:
- Open the Control Panel.
- Click on "System and Security".
- Under "Power Options", click on the "Change what the power buttons do" link.
- Using the drop-down menu for "When I press the power button", select the action you want. You can choose from options like “Do nothing”, “Turn off the display”, “Sleep”, “Hibernate”, or “Shut down”.
- Click the "Save changes" button.
Alternatively, you can use the command prompt to change the power button behaviour. Here are the commands to use:
To change the default action when your computer is plugged in, use the following command:
```
Powercfg -setacvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT 4f971e89-eebd-4455-a8de-9e59040e7347 7648efa3-dd9c-4e3e-b566-50f929386280 0
```
To change the default action when your computer is on battery, use this command:
```
Powercfg -setdcvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT 4f971e89-eebd-4455-a8de-9e59040e7347 7648efa3-dd9c-4e3e-b566-50f929386280 0
```
Remember that the available settings may vary depending on your hardware and device. For example, the hibernation mode is not supported on all systems.
Additionally, if you want to prevent your laptop from going to sleep when you close the lid, you can change the “When I close the lid” setting. In the drop-down menu, you can set it to “Do Nothing” when plugged in and “Sleep” when on battery power. This will allow your laptop to function while closed and connected to power, providing a desktop-like experience.
If you're experiencing issues with your laptop, such as the screen turning black after closing and reopening it, you can try updating the BIOS and Chip-set drivers, reinstalling Windows, or performing a power reset.
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Keep your laptop screen on with Windows toggle
If you want to keep your laptop screen on when it's folded without going to sleep mode, you can change the default settings on your Windows laptop. This is a useful feature if you want to use your laptop with an external monitor.
Windows 10
To keep your laptop screen on in Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Click on Start.
- Click on Settings.
- Click on System.
- On the left pane, click on Power & Sleep.
- On the right pane, click on Advanced power settings.
- On the left pane, click on "Choose what closing the lid does" option.
- In the new window, look under "Power button" and "lid settings".
- Along the "When I close the lid" row, click on both "On battery" and "Plugged in" and choose "Do nothing" for both.
- Click on "Save changes" located at the bottom.
Windows 11
To keep your laptop screen on in Windows 11, follow these similar steps:
- Open the Start menu and search for "lid".
- Select "Choose what closing the lid does" to open a new menu within the Power Options settings.
- From here, you can see options for when you press the power button or sleep button.
- Click on the dropdowns next to "When I close the lid", under "On battery" and "Plugged in".
- Select "Do nothing" for both.
- Click "Save changes" to apply your new lid settings.
Now, your Windows laptop will remain active and ready to use even when it's folded or closed.
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Manually hibernate Windows 10 before closing
Hibernating your Windows 10 PC saves its current state to the hard drive, storing the contents of its memory to a file. When you power it back on, it restores the previous state from the hard drive to memory. This allows for a complete shutdown of the device to extend battery life without losing your current work.
To manually hibernate your Windows 10 PC before closing, you can follow these steps:
- Select the "Start" button.
- Select "Power".
- Choose the "Hibernate" option.
Alternatively, you can also set your PC to hibernate automatically when you close the lid or press the power button. Here's how you can do this:
- Go to the "Control Panel".
- Select "Hardware and Sound".
- Click on "Power Options".
- Click on "Change plan settings" under the current power plan.
- Click on "Change advanced power settings".
- Expand the "Sleep" branch.
- Expand the "Hibernate after" branch.
- Set the desired time before your device hibernates when running on battery or plugged into a power source.
Hibernation is useful when you know you won't be using your laptop for an extended period and won't have a chance to charge the battery. It uses less power than sleep mode, but it takes longer to resume. However, when you start your PC again, you will return to where you left off.
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Frequently asked questions
You can change the power settings on your laptop. For Windows 8, go to Settings > System > Power & sleep and select Additional power settings from the right menu. There, you can set one action for when it's on battery power and another when it's plugged in.
Yes, in the System Tray (bottom-right corner of the screen), find the Battery icon. Right-click on it, choose Power Options, and select your preferred settings.
Yes, you can set it to hibernate, which will prevent it from waking up.
If you change the default settings, you could accidentally put your laptop in an enclosed space, like a bag, while it's still on. This could generate a lot of heat and damage your laptop over time.
Yes, you can set it to "hibernate after", which will keep it hibernating even if the lid is opened.
