Command Prompt

1.    Open an elevated Command Prompt:

·      Search for “cmd” in the Start menu.

·      Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run as Administrator”.

Disable hibernation:
powercfg.exe /hibernate off

Disable all sleep states (including standby):
powercfg -change -standby-timeout-ac 0

powercfg -change -standby-timeout-dc 0

PowerShell

2.    Open an elevated PowerShell window:

·      Search for “PowerShell” in the Start menu.

·      Right-click on “Windows PowerShell” and select “Run as Administrator”.

3.        Disable hibernation:
PowerShell
Powercfg -Hibernate Off

4.       

5.        Disable all sleep states (including standby):
PowerShell
Powercfg -Change -Standby-Timeout-AC 0

6.        Powercfg -Change -Standby-Timeout-DC 0

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Key Points:

·      AC vs. DC: The “-ac” and “-dc” options in the powercfg command distinguish between when the computer is plugged in (AC power) and when it’s running on battery (DC power).

·      Permanent change: These commands will permanently disable sleep and hibernation until you re-enable them.

·      Elevated permissions: You need to run Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator for these commands to work.

To Re-Enable Sleep and Hibernation

·      To re-enable hibernation, use:

·      powercfg.exe /hibernate on (Command Prompt)

·      Powercfg -Hibernate On (PowerShell)

·      To set specific timeouts for sleep modes, use the powercfg command with the desired timeouts in seconds.

Let me know if you’d like help customizing your timeout settings!