How to change when your Computer Sleeps in Windows XP
A computer has several levels of sleep mode. This guide will show how to change the time it takes for your computer to get to each level of sleep.
- Click Start and select Control Panel.
- Select the Classic view for Control Panel. Note: The Control Panel may already be in Classic view.
- Double-click the Power Options icon.
- Set the time before the computer turns off the monitor.
- Set the time before the computer Turns off hard disks.
- Set the time before the system goes to standby.
- Set the time before the system hibernates.
- Click OK.
- Close the Control Panel.
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