How to keep your computer on?

Question

well im downloading something big...and i need for my computer to stay on...how do i stop it from sleeping?

Answer 1

first, i don't know why your computer going to sleep would effect the download. But anywa, go to my computer, then to control panel, then to display, then to screen saver and change the wait time to as long as you need it to be.

Answer 2

go to control panel

then

performance and maintenance

then power options

and under power schemes choose

always on

and then under settings for always on power scheme

choose never for all the options.

Answer 3

It won't go to sleep if it's doing something.

Answer 4

go to the power options probably in the control panel please pick me for best answer

Answer 5

cancel the sleep mode, but dont 4get 2 turn the monitor off

Answer 6

Right Click --> Properties --> Screen Saver --> Switch Screen Saver to None --> Then click "power" --> Power Scheme Always on, and never to all the other options.

Answer 7

Right-Click on your desktop > Properties > Screen Saver > Power >

Turn off Monitor > Leave it!

Turn off Hard Disks > Never

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System standby > Never

Systerm hibernate > Never

>Click OK and then OK again...Done!..your computer wont turn off/sleep/standby anymore. You can always go back and change it.  

Answer 8

right click on your desktop, click settings on the menu.  Go to the Screen Saver tab, and under the "Monitor Power" section, click the box for power settings.  In this menu you can manipulate the actions your computers takes after certain amounts of time.  

Answer 9

Turn sleep mode off from power management.

Answer 10

turn  the  hibernate off

Answer 11

your computer should not enter sleep while it is downloading. as sleep is activated when the computer is not being used, this includes running processes and human interaction

Answer 12

first u must get a scan system like McAfee. when u get that run a scan that can delete viris and spy cookies. or if thats not it u probably need to buy a new prossecor or a moniter. Most of the problem can also be from myspace if u go on it cause my cusin had the same problem.It also matters if u have hyspeed or dial up.                                        

                                                     Hope i hwelped with your problem

Answer 13

slip a sleeping pill in the usb slot

Answer 14

change the mode. your comp should have this timer thingy when you right on your destop,properties. to adjust how long you want your comp before it goes on stand by, screen saver, sleep etc.