Power Options Problem

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  1. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #1

    Power Options Problem


    I am using Windows 7 32bit and although I am setting the power options to turn off the display after 10 minutes nothing happens and the screen does not turn off
    Any help would be much appreciated

    regards

    Brian
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  2. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #2

    Hi quincysw , Try resetting the power options default Power Plan - Restore Default Settings see if after doing this you can reset the 10mins shut off :)
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  3. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi
    Thanks for the tip. Tried that but unfortunately still the same.

    regards

    Brian
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  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    Hello Brian,

    What type of display are you using that this is not working for?

    Just to make sure, this will only turn off the display(s) after X amount of minutes of no keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen activity on the computer by the user. I know it's silly to say, but I have to verify.

    If your computer uses a battery, then in your power plan settings, double check to make sure that you have both the On battery and Plugged in "Turn off the display" options set.



    Hope this may help,
    Shawn
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  5. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hi Shawn
    I am using using desktop computer and trying to set the display so that it turns off after 10 minutes. There is no movement of mouse or keyboard.

    regards

    Brian
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  6. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #6

    quincysw,
    Control Panel | Power Options | Choose when to turn off the display (in left-hand side list) |
    Select the desired time | Save button

    Power Options Problem-display-time-before-tun-off.png
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  7. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Yes that is exactly what I have been doing but for some reason the display does not turn off

    regards

    Brian
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #8

    run cmd.exe

    type in, followed by hitting ENTER:
    powercfg -q > %userprofile%\desktop\powersettings.txt

    now type, followed by Enter
    EXIT

    upload as an attachment the powersettings.txt file that is now on your desktop.

    Post the snapshot/file:
    Post a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums
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  9. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    powersettins.txt

    As requested hoping I have done this correctly
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  10. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #10

    quincysw,
    Exellent!

    Now while I'm studying that file, could you please help us a little further by filling out your system specs? Those specs just might help me and others to make an educated guess at the source of your problem.

    Update your SevenForums System Specs
    User CP (located on the top menu bar) |
    Your Profile | Edit System Spec
    (left-hand column)

    To gather info, use Speccy (my favorite) or SIW or System Info

    ADD the word laptop or desktop or netbook to the
    “system manufacturer” block, for example,
    Toshiba Satellite L305D notebook.

    Provide full windows version info, for example:
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit

    Use the “Other Info” block for Optical Reader,
    Mouse, touchpad, wifi adapter, speakers, monitor, etc

    Scroll down and click on SAVE CHANGES.
    ======================================================
    thanks,
    karl
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