How to Turn Off Sleep Mode on Your Windows 11

Turning off sleep mode in Windows 11 can help you keep your PC awake for tasks such as long downloads, updates, or running background processes. This guide will walk you through the steps to disable sleep mode using the Settings app and Control Panel.

Introduction

Sleep mode in Windows 11 helps save power by putting your PC into a low-power state when it's not in use. However, there are situations where you might want to disable this feature to keep your PC awake. Follow these steps to turn off sleep mode on your Windows 11 PC.

Method 1: Using the Settings App

Step 1: Open Settings

1. Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Click on the Settings icon (gear icon). Alternatively, press Win + I to open the Settings app directly.

Step 2: Navigate to Power & Battery Settings

1. In the Settings app, click on System in the left-hand sidebar.
2. Click on Power & battery in the System menu.

Step 3: Change Sleep Settings

1. Under the Power section, find the Screen and sleep settings.
2. Click on the dropdown menus next to On battery power, put my device to sleep after and When plugged in, put my device to sleep after.
3. Set both options to Never to disable sleep mode completely.

Additional Options

• Turn off screen: You can adjust the settings for On battery power, turn off my screen after and When plugged in, turn off my screen after if you want the screen to turn off without putting the device to sleep.

Method 2: Using Control Panel

Step 1: Open Control Panel

1. Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Type "Control Panel" in the search bar and select the Control Panel app from the search results.

Step 2: Navigate to Power Options

1. In the Control Panel, set the View by option to Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click on Power Options.

Step 3: Change Plan Settings

1. Find the power plan you are currently using and click on Change plan settings next to it.

Step 4: Adjust Sleep Settings

1. In the Edit Plan Settings window, find the Put the computer to sleep settings.
2. Set On battery and Plugged in to Never.
3. Click Save changes to apply the new settings.

Additional Tips

• Balanced Plan: If you are using the Balanced power plan, make sure to change the sleep settings for both battery and plugged-in modes.
• High Performance: The High Performance power plan may already have sleep mode disabled, but it's good to check and confirm.

Conclusion

You have successfully learned how to turn off sleep mode on your Windows 11 PC using both the Settings app and Control Panel. By disabling sleep mode, you can ensure that your PC stays awake for long tasks and processes. Remember to save any changes you make to the power settings and test your PC to ensure that the new settings are working as expected.