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When you're not using a computer running Windows 11 for a while, it's advisable to schedule screen shutdown to save energy or battery life, enabling you to quickly resume from where you left off without needing to shut down the system entirely. Below is the quickest way to schedule screen shutdown in Windows 11.
How to Schedule Screen Shutdown on Win 11 to Save Power and Protect the Screen
Guide to Schedule Screen Shutdown in Windows 11
Step 1: On your Windows 11 screen, click the Windows icon and select Settings.
- Alternative Tip: Press Windows+i key combination.
Step 2: In the Settings window, choose the Power tab located on the right-hand side.
Step 3: Next, press Screen and sleep to open the Win 11 screen shutdown scheduling window.
Step 4: Click on When plugged in, turn my screen off after and select the desired time to schedule screen shutdown on your computer.
- For Laptop users: You click on On battery power, turn my screen off after to set the screen shutdown time for your computer.
- There are various time intervals for scheduling screen shutdown in Windows 11 for users to choose from, ranging from 5 minutes to 5 hours.
- As shown in the illustration below, Mytour schedules screen shutdown in Windows 11 after 30 minutes. If the computer remains inactive for 30 minutes, the screen automatically turns off, but the computer continues to run.
After the computer screen turns off, if you want to wake it up, simply move the mouse or press any key, and the screen will turn back on. In case you often forget to shut down the computer or want to schedule screen shutdown at specific times, you can refer to the link below.
- Reference: How to Schedule Computer Shutdown in Windows 11
