How do I stop my computer from going to sleep?

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You never want the computer to go to sleep?

Type Power Options into the start search box

Press enter.

Select ChangePlan settings next to the prefered plan that is selected

Set Put the computer to sleep - Never.

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Change Power Settings

How to:

Set your computer to go (or not to go) to sleep after a specified period of inactivity. For more information, see Turn off a computer: frequently asked questions.
Adjust the brightness of your display.
Choose when to turn off the display during periods of inactivity.

Open Power Options by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Security, and then clicking Power Options.
Under the plan that you want to change, click Change plan settings.
On the Change settings for the plan page, choose the display and sleep settings that you want to use when your computer is running on battery (if applicable) and when it's plugged in.
For more options, click “Change advanced power settings.”
When you’re done click OK.

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Anonymous

2017-09-07T17:55:18+00:00

where is this that I need to go and make a change?
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Anonymous

2017-10-20T03:33:55+00:00

how do I keep from going to sleep?
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Anonymous

2017-11-18T22:25:24+00:00

"You never want the computer to go to sleep?"

The problem is during lengthy installation processes, or downloading lengthy files. When the pc goes to sleep after being unattended for a period of time the process is interrupted, very annoying.
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