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    How can I temporarily disable stand by mode

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JWBlue, Mar 23, 2012.

  1. JWBlue

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    When downloading a file, I would like to temporarily disable Stand By mode in Windows so I can walk away from the computer without the download being interrupted.

    I know there is this program called Don't Sleep.

    Software Don't Sleep 2.71 Prevent Shutdown, Stand By, Turn Off, Restart

    Does anyone know of a way in Windows besides temporarily changing the stand by setting? That is too much work.
     
    JWBlue, Mar 23, 2012
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  2. swiftden

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    You can permanently disable standby (sleep?) in power settings under control panel. HTH.

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    swiftden, Mar 23, 2012
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    Control panel -> Power options -> Change plan settings for your active power plan. If you need it to stay on forever, also check the hibernation settings under the advanced options.
     
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    Maybe just make your special plan by clicking "Create a power plan" (in Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Power Options), enabling or disabling whatever you need or don't need.
     
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    Is there any way to create a button for that plan to put in the tray or quick links near the Start button?
     
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    Clicking on the battery icon in the tray brings up a list that allows me to select a power plan on my Dell. I'm not sure if this is Dell-specific, though. Windows Mobility Center also includes a dialog that allows you to select a power plan. See Windows Help.
     
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    JWBlue, Mar 23, 2012
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