Change Sleep Settings in Windows 10
To change sleep settings in Windows 10, first, access the Power & sleep settings:
Change Sleep Settings in Windows 8.1
To change sleep settings in Windows 8.1:
Choose a length of time in the On battery power, PC goes to sleep after drop-down menu.Choose a length of time in the When plugged in, PC goes to sleep after drop-down menu.
Your changes are automatically saved.
Change Sleep Settings in Windows 7
In Windows 7, you’ll have to open the Control Panel to access Power Options and change sleep settings.
Change Your Power Plan in Any Windows Version
All Windows versions offer three power plans, with each plan having different computer sleep settings. You can change your current plan’s settings, as explained above, or you can choose a different power plan and use its default sleep settings. (You can also customize these settings, but this section covers how to select a power plan to use its pre-set sleep settings.) To select a power plan, open Power Options. There are several ways to open Power Options, depending on the Windows version you’re using, but one method works with any version:
Balanced (or Recommended): The Balanced plan (“Recommended” in Windows 10) is the default setting, and it’s often the best option for general users because it’s neither too restrictive nor too limiting.Power Saver: The Power Saver plan puts the computer to sleep the fastest. This is a great option when you’re using a laptop and want to get the most out of the battery or save electricity.High Performance: The High Performance plan leaves the computer active the longest before it goes to sleep. This setting results in the battery draining more quickly if left as the default.
If you don’t want to enter a customized name, select Next. The default name, usually My Custom Plan, remains in the Plan name field. If there’s no name in this field, the following error displays after you select Next: “When you create a power plan, you must name it. Type a name in the box.”
