How do I make my laptop NOT go into sleep mode?

Question

I recently bought a Dell Inspiron with the Windows Vista, when I leave it alone for even just a little bit, and even if it's still open it goes into sleep mode and I was wondering if there is a way I can change the settings so it does not do that. I turn it off when I am not using it, but when I am I would like it to stay on.

Answer 1

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in your task bar on the right there will be battery icon



double click it

go to more power options

on the left select ' change when computer sleeps'



now rest depends on you what settings you need



this is the best answer

Answer 2

Erica this text takes you there, however it is written to help fault find.



you can select what you like, but have a time order so that the screen saver comes first eg 10 mins, monitor off second say 15 mins, hdd third say 20 mins, sleep or hibernate after that.



Laptop. Desktop Power settings

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Right click on the empty space on the desktop >properties >screensaver tab >power

set everything to never in the drop down menu.

Choose if you want to login on screensaver restore

disable hibernation

choose what you want to do when lid closes, or power button etc.

click the battery tab and set the alarm and stuff so the battery will never fully discharge..

set up a screen saver say 15 minutes is ok

apply etc





Then open device manager (see help files - click start > help and support)

Or right click the my computer icon >manage >device manager

Look for and expand the universal serial bus

right click on each one listed underneath >properties >power tab

choose so the power stays on.. Do each USB listed that has a Power tab.



This is the best set up to eliminate hassles to help trouble shooting. Only choose power saving settings if you really have to.

Answer 3

Go to Start, then Control Panel and there is a setting in there to set the sleep mode for any time you want. You can also put winamp on repeat and mute it. That way your computer thinks it's being used when it's not. That's what I do.

Answer 4

go to control panel and click onto the settings...my laptop used to do that too...