How do I configure power options in the control panel?

Power Options are found in the Control Panel of a Windows computer. Power Options allow you to configure the power settings on your computer such as when your computer should sleep, hibernate, turn off the display, and other related tasks. The exact configuration depends on which version of Windows you are using.

On Windows 10:
1. Navigate to the Control Panel on your Windows computer.
2. Click on “System and Security.”
3. Select “Power Options.”
4. You will now be at the main Power Options window. On this screen, you can select one of the default power options such as Balanced, Power Saver, or High Performance.
5. If these do not fit your specific needs, you can click on “Create a power plan” to create a custom power plan.
6. You can then set the various settings for the selected plan. This includes when your computer should go to sleep, when the display should turn off, when your computer should hibernate, and other related settings.
7. When you have finished, click on “Save Changes” to save the changes.

On Windows 7:
1. Navigate to the Control Panel on your Windows computer.
2. Select “Hardware and Sound.”
3. Select “Power Options.”
4. You will now be at the main Power Options window. Here you can choose one of the default power plans or click “Create a power plan” to create your own custom power plan.
5. You will then be able to adjust the settings for the selected plan. This includes when your computer should go to sleep, when the display should turn off, when your computer should hibernate, and other related settings.
6. When you have finished, click on “Save Changes” to save the changes.

By following the steps outlined above, you can easily configure the power options for your Windows computer. This will allow you to customize the settings for how your computer uses power and when it should go to sleep or turn off the display.