How to Adjust Sleep Time in Windows 10, 7

The sleep mode on your computer is a highly useful feature, allowing your computer to enter a rest state to save maximum power (turning off the screen, hard drive, etc., but not shutting down completely). You can quickly resume your work by clicking the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard. By default, this feature may not be enabled or the auto sleep time may not suit your preferences. So, how do you adjust the sleep time in Windows 10 and Windows 7? Follow the guide below by Mytour.

1. Adjust Sleep Time in Windows 10

Step 1: Open Settings in Windows 10, then select System.

Step 2: Navigate to

Power & sleep section, then on the right-hand side under Sleep, you can set the time for your computer to automatically go into sleep mode when inactive.

Example: For instance, if you select 30 minutes here, your computer will enter sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity.

There are various time frames for you to choose from. If you prefer not to enable Sleep mode, simply select Never.

2. Adjust Sleep Time in Windows 7

Step 1: Open the Start menu, then type Power into the search box and select the Power Options from the search results.

Step 2: In the new window, choose Change when the computer Sleeps.

Step 3: Under put the computer to sleep, you can select the time for the computer to automatically sleep, for example, if you want the computer to sleep after 30 minutes, choose 30 minutes. Once done, press Save changes to save the settings.

Above is a guide on how to adjust the Sleep time of your computer in Windows 10 and Windows 7, hope you find the article helpful. Wish you success!