01Using Power Options

  • Click on the Start button and select Control Panel.
  • In the Control Panel, click on System and Security.
  • Under System and Security, click on Power Options.
  • In the Power Options window, click on Change plan settings next to the power plan you're currently using.
  • In the Edit Plan Settings window, click on Change advanced power settings.
  • In the Power Options dialog box, expand the Sleep option.
  • Expand the Allow hybrid sleep option and set it to Off.
  • Expand the Sleep after option and set it to Never.
  • Click on Apply and then click on OK to save the changes.
  • Close the Power Options window.

02Using Command Prompt

  • Press the Windows key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
  • In the Command Prompt window, type the following command: powercfg -h off
  • Press Enter to execute the command.
  • Close the Command Prompt window.

03Using Registry Editor

  • Warning: Modifying the registry can be risky. It is recommended to create a backup of your registry before making any changes.
  • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  • Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  • In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\238C9FA8-0AAD-41ED-83F4-97BE242C8F20\7bc4a2f9-d8fc-4469-b07b-33eb785aaca0
  • Double-click on Attributes on the right-hand pane.
  • Change the value data to 2 to disable sleep mode or 0 to enable sleep mode.
  • Click OK to save the changes.
  • Close the Registry Editor.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this article, you should now be able to disable sleep mode on Windows. Remember to re-enable sleep mode when you no longer need it disabled to help conserve power and extend your computer's battery life.

MethodsDetails
Step 1Open the Power Options panel in the Control Panel.
Step 2Navigate to the power plan settings and access advanced power settings.
Step 3Disable hybrid sleep and set sleep after option to Never.
Step 4Use Command Prompt to disable hibernation.
Step 5Modify the registry settings to disable sleep mode.
Step 6Re-enable sleep mode when no longer needed.
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