Configuring sleep settings in Windows is essential for optimizing power consumption and ensuring that your system is ready when you need it. This article will guide you through the steps to configure sleep settings using both the graphical user interface (GUI) and the Command Prompt (CMD).

Configuring Sleep Settings via GUI

1. Open Power Options:

   • Press Win + X and select Power Options.
   • Alternatively, you can go to Settings > System > Power & sleep.

2. Adjust Sleep Settings:

   • In the Power & sleep settings, you can adjust the time after which the PC goes to sleep. You can set different times for Screen and Sleep under When plugged in and On battery power.

3. Advanced Power Settings:

   • Click on Additional power settings on the right side.
   • In the Power Options window, click on Change plan settings next to your selected power plan.
   • Click on Change advanced power settings.
   • In the Power Options dialog, expand the Sleep tree and configure Sleep after, Allow hybrid sleep, Hibernate after, and Allow wake timers as needed.

Configuring Sleep Settings via Command Prompt (CMD)

1. Open Command Prompt:

   • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.

2. Check Current Sleep Settings:

   • Use the following command to check the current sleep settings:

     powercfg /query

3. Set Sleep Timeout:

   • To set the sleep timeout for when the system is on battery, use:

     powercfg /change standby-timeout-dc <minutes>

   • To set the sleep timeout for when the system is plugged in, use:

     powercfg /change standby-timeout-ac <minutes>

4. Disable Sleep:

   • To disable sleep when on battery, use:

     powercfg /change standby-timeout-dc 0

   • To disable sleep when plugged in, use:

     powercfg /change standby-timeout-ac 0

Examples

Example 1: Setting Sleep Timeout to 30 Minutes When on Battery

powercfg /change standby-timeout-dc 30

Example 2: Disabling Sleep When Plugged In

powercfg /change standby-timeout-ac 0

Example 3: Checking Current Power Scheme Settings

powercfg /query

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your Windows system's sleep settings to suit your needs, whether you prefer using the GUI or the CMD.