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How do I stop my computer from shutting down due to inactivity in Windows7

All,
My computer keeps shutting down when it is inactive. I need it to be up and running so I can log into it remotely.

Thanks,
Jerry

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navneet340

Hi,

Go to Control Panel --> Power Options

In the left Pane Select: CHOOSE WHEN TO TURN OFF THE DISPLAY
Choose Never option in all the three points:
- Dim the Display
- Turn Off the Display
- Put the computer to sleep

It will never get turned off.

Regards,
Navneet

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You might have Sleep turned off, but it may still be hibernating. You have to also disable Hibernation.
Also, dimming the display will only extend your monitor's life - it will not make your computer unavailable for RDP.

JackSperow

Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box.
In the search results list, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator.
When you are prompted by User Account Control, click Continue.
At the command prompt, type powercfg.exe /hibernate off, and then press ENTER.
Type exit and then press ENTER to close the Command Prompt window.

Now if you are using desktop or laptop i dont know..
If its laptop then you need to reset its battry balance also..
If its desktop then Control pannel-power option never from @ sleep mode.

JDL129

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Thanks for the tip!!!

Jerry