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Steps to turn off the sleep function in Windows 10/11 system
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2025-07-24
Steps to disable the sleep function in Windows10/11
Overview: Windows 10 and 11 system for a long time (usually 30 minutes) is not used, the system will automatically enter the sleep state, this function is the default Windows system, the advantages have the following:
Energy saving: Entering the sleep state can reduce the power consumption of the computer and save power resources.
Protect hardware: Avoid unnecessary loss of hardware caused by long-term operation and extend the service life of the computer.
Data security: In the sleep state, the computer can maintain the current working state and prevent the loss of unsaved data.
System stability: Reduce potential problems caused by long-term operation and improve system stability.
The disadvantages are as follows:
Protect hardware: Avoid unnecessary loss of hardware caused by long-term operation and extend the service life of the computer.
Data security: In the sleep state, the computer can maintain the current working state and prevent the loss of unsaved data.
System stability: Reduce potential problems caused by long-term operation and improve system stability.
The disadvantages are as follows:
1. When you enter the sleep state, you cannot wake up through the keyboard or mouse.
2. Software interruption will occur when the computer is required to run for 7*24 hours.
When you do not need the computer to automatically go to sleep, you can turn off the sleep function in Windows.
For Windows10
Step 1: After entering the Windows10 operating system desktop, choose Start>Setings to enter the Windows Settings menu.
Step 1: After entering the Windows10 operating system desktop, choose Start>Setings to enter the Windows Settings menu.

- Step 2: In the Windows Settings menu, select System>Power & sleep> Set Sleep to Never.



- For Windows11
Step 1: After entering the Windows11 operating system desktop, choose Start>Setings to enter the Windows Settings menu.

- Step 2: in the Windows Settings menu, choose System>Power > Expand Screen and sleep, and set When plugged in put my device to sleep after to Never.


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