Although these settings would usually apply to laptops, tablets, and 2-in-1 devices, the ability to adjust the power settings can also come in handy on desktop computers to prevent the screen from going off automatically or entering into a low-power state after stepping out of the office for several minutes. This guide will teach you the steps to change the basic sleep power settings on Windows 10.

Change screen sleep setting on Windows 10 Change system sleep setting on Windows 10

Change screen sleep setting on Windows 10

To change the screen sleep setting on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the display will go off after specified minutes of inactivity.

Change system sleep setting on Windows 10

To stop Windows 10 from going into sleep mode or change when the computer should enter sleep mode, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the computer will enter into sleep mode after the minutes of inactivity specified.

If you change the power and sleep settings on a laptop, you can adjust the settings when your device is plugged in and when the device is running on battery. Also, we are focusing this guide on the basic power settings. If you use a laptop or tablet, it is possible to adjust the battery power settings located on the “Battery” settings page. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.