Guide for Preventing Your Windows 11 PC from Going to Sleep

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Preventing Your Windows 11 PC from Going to Sleep

If you need your Windows 11 PC to stay awake and not go to sleep, you can adjust the power and sleep settings. Here's how:

Using Windows Settings:

Click on the "Start" button to open the Start Menu.

Click on the "Settings" (gear) icon to open the Windows Settings.

In the Settings window, select "System."

In the left sidebar, click on "Power & sleep."

Under "Sleep," open the drop-down menus for "On battery power" and "When plugged in" and select "Never."

Your Windows 11 PC will no longer go to sleep automatically. However, keep in mind that this setting will also prevent your PC from going into hibernation.

Using Command Prompt:

Press "Win + X" and select "Windows Terminal (Admin)" to open a Command Prompt with administrator privileges.

To check your current sleep settings, type powercfg /query and press "Enter."

To set your PC to never sleep when plugged in, type powercfg /change -monitor-timeout-ac 0 and press "Enter."

To set your PC to never sleep on battery power, type powercfg /change -monitor-timeout-dc 0 and press "Enter."

This will prevent your Windows 11 PC from going to sleep when it's connected to a power source and when it's running on battery power. It's important to note that keeping your PC awake at all times can increase energy consumption and reduce battery life if you're using a laptop. Be sure to adjust these settings to suit your specific needs and consider using the built-in Windows power plans for more control over your PC's behavior.

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