Power Management in Windows
Explains how to adjust power settings on a Windows computer
Sometimes user's monitor will turn off after a period of inactivity and the user wants to prevent this from happening. The user needs to adjust their Power Management settings.
To adjust Power Management Settings:
- Go to the Start Menu, then Control Panel.
- Double-click the Power Options icon.
- Under the section titled Settings for Home/Office Desk - Power Scheme select a higher value or Never for Turn off monitor and Turn off Hard Disk.
- Click OK.

