How to Disable Sleep Mode on Windows 10 and 11

How to Disable Sleep Mode on Windows 10 and 11

Follow these steps to prevent your computer from entering sleep mode, which can interrupt critical operations like running a Validator Node (staking). The process is similar for both Windows 10 and 11.

Steps for Windows 10 and 11

1. Open Settings:

   • Press Windows + I to open the Settings window.
     

2. Search for Power Settings:

   • Windows 10: In the Settings search bar, type Power & Sleep.
   • Windows 11: In the Settings search bar, type Power & Battery.
   • Select the appropriate option from the search results.

3. Change Sleep Mode Settings:

   • For Windows 10: Under Sleep, set the drop-down options to Never for both On battery power and When plugged in.
     
   • For Windows 11: Under Screen and Sleep, set On battery power, put my device to sleep after, and When plugged in, put my device to sleep after to Never.
     
     
     

4. Save and Exit:

   • Close the Settings window to apply your changes.

Additional Tips

• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Adding a UPS to your setup provides backup power during outages, giving you time to manage your system and prevent interruptions.