My Computer Keeps On Going Into Sleep Mode

[PwncakesNRofls]

My problem is fairly simple, just my computer going into sleep mode around every three minutes or so if I don't use my mouse or keyboard. This usually isn't that big of a problem, but when I'm reading a long body of text and not using my mouse or keyboard, it can irk me a little when the screen goes black. I've tried nearly every option on my Windows 7 control panel, but to no avail. Even with my power plan settings directing my computer to never go to sleep and to never turn off its display, it still does the same thing. Strangely enough, this problem only arose after I got a new Logitech M510 wireless mouse. So, people of Tom's Hardware, what do I do to fix this?

 

[Mauro_]

I solved the problem by using the so-called free software "Don'tSleep" site http://www.softwareok.com/?Microsoft/DontSleep and resolved the issue.
DELL XPS15 (L502X) - Windows 10

 

[cyrus4553]

Thanks Mauro,
this worked for me
Cyrus

I solved the problem by using the so-called free software "Don'tSleep" site http://www.softwareok.com/?Microsoft/DontSleep and resolved the issue.
DELL XPS15 (L502X) - Windows 10

 

[Dave_32]

Check to see if your screen saver is set to "Blank." If so, change it to "None."

Oh, thanks for that, man. That's just what I needed to do. Problem solved.

Mine is set to none but still goes off with inactivity. I have it plugged in and 1 hour before going to sleep, but it still turns the screen off in 5 minutes and I have to re-enter my password to get back to my activity. I'll check to see if I have that box checked to re-enter password when waking up from sleep, but I don't think that's the problem.

 

[bumpusd]

Good call Max. I was recently fooling around with some windows 10 themes and one of them must have funked up my screensaver settings. You may have just saved a 32" monitor from a close encounter of the knuckle sandwich kind!

 

[Trude61]

I have had the very same problem with my Toshiba L500 Satellite, running windows 7. I have followed all the instructions from several different people trying to get anyone's fix to work. But to no avail, so on my very last try I noticed on the Screen Saver Settings screen that a box with a tick in it, is situated directly next to THE "wait: "**BOX"** minutes: it says "On resume, display logon screen" so UN-TICK this box this is the simple answer, to the entire problem. This easy fix worked for me so hopefully it will help you as well!

 

[Trude61]

My problem is fairly simple, just my computer going into sleep mode around every three minutes or so if I don't use my mouse or keyboard. This usually isn't that big of a problem, but when I'm reading a long body of text and not using my mouse or keyboard, it can irk me a little when the screen goes black. I've tried nearly every option on my Windows 7 control panel, but to no avail. Even with my power plan settings directing my computer to never go to sleep and to never turn off its display, it still does the same thing. Strangely enough, this problem only arose after I got a new Logitech M510 wireless mouse. So, people of Tom's Hardware, what do I do to fix this?

 

[Mike_162]

you are the best Joaquin357 that worked perfectly. This has been driving me crazy for months

 

[AlSheeberLA]

My problem is fairly simple, just my computer going into sleep mode around every three minutes or so if I don't use my mouse or keyboard. This usually isn't that big of a problem, but when I'm reading a long body of text and not using my mouse or keyboard, it can irk me a little when the screen goes black. I've tried nearly every option on my Windows 7 control panel, but to no avail. Even with my power plan settings directing my computer to never go to sleep and to never turn off its display, it still does the same thing. Strangely enough, this problem only arose after I got a new Logitech M510 wireless mouse. So, people of Tom's Hardware, what do I do to fix this?

Count on Microsoft to make it pleasant, why a brand new computer w/W-10,user will have to wonder all over to look for an answer, why even when a screen save is chosen, it goes to sleep 3 minutes after an article is read....who are the idiots that design this stupid software?

 

[Brenda_25]

Check to see if your screen saver is set to "Blank." If so, change it to "None."

Check to see if your screen saver is set to "Blank." If so, change it to "None."

Oh, thanks for that, man. That's just what I needed to do. Problem solved.

 

[semi-quantum]

ok

 

[itsmekunal007]

My problem is fairly simple, just my computer going into sleep mode around every three minutes or so if I don't use my mouse or keyboard. This usually isn't that big of a problem, but when I'm reading a long body of text and not using my mouse or keyboard, it can irk me a little when the screen goes black. I've tried nearly every option on my Windows 7 control panel, but to no avail. Even with my power plan settings directing my computer to never go to sleep and to never turn off its display, it still does the same thing. Strangely enough, this problem only arose after I got a new Logitech M510 wireless mouse. So, people of Tom's Hardware, what do I do to fix this?

 

[itsmekunal007]

Right click --> Personalise --> screen saver(Bottom right) --> change power setting --> Change when computer sleeps(Left side)


Now change the time to none as per your convinient and It's done.
Thanku

 

[semi-quantum]

Right click --> person to person talk --> DON'T BUY ANY LAPTOP for ALTERNATIVE for a PC !!!!

easy !!

My problem ( randomly hibernate,partly sleep ) is solved with buying another new battery

the technician told me he's updated its bios (X550DP) too that disabled fn+f9 touch pad (on,off) ability !!!

he told me this mistake will be returned by new update but I didn't wait for it and took my lap! back

note ---> you don't need any bios update . replace your battery with another standard and don't think about

bios update .

aaaa...!!! another way that solve your problem temporarily , is unplug your inner battery socket

that has solved my problem for several days before final warranty service (main office) for supply day (24sep)

I have my lap top without battery with blinking orange light ! (waiting for new battery)

all randomly hibernate disappeared after this action by him

WARNING!!! : don't open your laptop for unplug it without aiming a technician

good luck

 

[mahawaravani]

Check to see if your screen saver is set to "Blank." If so, change it to "None." That is exactly what worked for me too. I tried many other changes in Power Options first to no avail. My screen saver was set to BLANK and I changed it to NONE. Before the change my display would go black every 20 seconds or so until I activated the screen with the mouse. Thank you very much. Joaquin

This even worked for my pc