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    Basic question about my Dell and Windows OS 7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by matt1967, Aug 10, 2012.

  1. matt1967

    matt1967 Newbie

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    Just got a used Dell Inspiron 1750. My first laptop. Question:

    (with thew computer running and the lid closed) I want to be able to open the lid and go directly to the desktop. Currently when I open the lid, it requires me to click on the Dell icon to get to the desk top.

    Is there a way to fix this?

    Thanks
     
    matt1967, Aug 10, 2012
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  2. Metalman

    Metalman Notebook Consultant

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    Try clicking on your battery then in power options click on require a password on wakeup, then click on change settings that are currently unavailable then click on don’t require a password. Then save changes.
     
    Metalman, Aug 12, 2012
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