How to modify Power Options in Windows 8.1
Description: This article will show you how to make adjustments to Power Options in Windows 8.1.
- Open Control Panel by holding down the Windows Logo Key and pressing the I key - this will provide you the Settings Charm.
- Select Control Panel from within Settings.
- Select the System and Security category (these steps assume View by: is set to Category).
- Select Power Options.
- Select Change plan settings.
- Select Change advanced power settings.
- Under Advanced Settings there are specific options available to adjust specific functions of the computer during inactivity (such as sleep mode, hibernation, closing lid on laptop, etc.)
- Once settings have been modified, select OK.
- The system will now have power options set.
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