How to disable Sleep Mode in Windows 10

Description: This article will show you how to prevent the computer from automatically going to sleep in Windows 10.

  1. Right click on the Start button then select Power Options.
    Quick Access Menu, Power Options
  2. On the Power & Sleep menu, under Sleep, there is a dropdown menu with time options. Select Never to disable the computer from going to sleep. The new setting goes into place automatically.
    Power & Sleep menu, Sleep settings
    Sleep mode settings

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