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    « on: October 22, 2016, 07:39:20 AM »
    have desktop w10 64 bit.in power settings i now do not have sleep settings the only one i can switch for a set time is the monitor.so i can shut down or hibernate.i use to be able to set it for say 20 mins and it would sleep which was fine for me but i cannot find this in power settings.

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    Re: sleep
    « Reply #1 on: October 22, 2016, 09:02:51 AM »
    Control Panel/Personalise...
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      « Reply #2 on: October 24, 2016, 08:00:45 AM »
      what is this?

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      « Reply #3 on: October 24, 2016, 08:05:13 AM »
      He is telling you how to get to the power settings.

      Right click your start button, lower left corner, and find the control panel. Look for the Hardware and Sound link. In it you will find the power options you want to change.
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        Re: sleep
        « Reply #4 on: October 25, 2016, 02:33:39 AM »
        Right click Start > Power options > Choose what the Power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Under Shutdown settings - Sleep, tick "Show in power menu"

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          Re: sleep
          « Reply #5 on: October 27, 2016, 03:37:51 AM »
          thanks but again after that all the options i have are;turn on fast startup,hibernate or lock.no mention of sleep.

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            Re: sleep
            « Reply #6 on: October 27, 2016, 06:40:18 AM »
            I am not sure but I have read it somewhere that in Win 10 sleep function has been disabled. Can the senior members kindly throw some light on this issue? Just curious here. Thanks

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            Re: sleep
            « Reply #7 on: October 27, 2016, 09:54:17 AM »
            OK. Here is some additional information.
            From CH Archives:
            http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/s/sleep.htm
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            Sleep is a state of low-power inactivity commonly found on many computers and peripherals today. See our Stand by definition for further information and related links on this term.
            That then directs to:
            http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/s/standby.htm
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            Stand By

            Standby Alternatively referred to as sleep mode, Standby or Stand by is a mode the computer, monitor, or other device enters when idle for too long. This mode helps conserve power when a computer or computer device is not in use without having to sacrifice the time it would take to turn off and on the computer. When in Stand by, the computer or monitor has a solid or flashing amber (or other color) light, indicating that there is still power but the computer is in Standby mode.
            The main resewn for this is to conserve power and extend the life of computer components. Fro most users, the power savings are  not significant. Put another way, you don't really need it.  :)


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            Re: sleep
            « Reply #8 on: October 27, 2016, 01:35:28 PM »
            I am not sure but I have read it somewhere that in Win 10 sleep function has been disabled. Can the senior members kindly throw some light on this issue? Just curious here. Thanks
            That's not true.  To access sleep settings, go to Settings, System, and select Power & sleep.  That's where you can change or set sleep settings.

            Sleep settings can also be accessed via Control Panel. 

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            Re: sleep
            « Reply #9 on: October 27, 2016, 02:09:47 PM »
            The Sleep option isn't available if the Firmware cannot be accessed or doesn't support one of the S1/S2/S3 power states or if a driver doesn't support it.
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            Re: sleep
            « Reply #10 on: October 27, 2016, 03:26:19 PM »
            The Sleep option isn't available ... or if a driver doesn't support it.
            This is confirmed elsewhere. One of many links on this point:
            http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-add-hibernate-power-options-available-windows-8-81
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            One of the changes related to power options in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 is that the Hibernate option is not available by default on the Power menu. In order to use this feature, you have to activate it manually. That's why, in this tutorial, we will share step-by-step information on how to enable the Hibernate option in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, so that it is displayed in the Power menu. Here's how it is done:
            Another issue is correct drivers for the Video and other things.

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            Re: sleep
            « Reply #11 on: October 27, 2016, 03:35:36 PM »
            This is confirmed elsewhere. One of many links on this point:
            http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-add-hibernate-power-options-available-windows-8-81Another issue is correct drivers for the Video and other things.
            Don't know why you posted that link.  It's not about sleep mode, it's about hibernation.  It says hibernation is not, by default, present in Windows 10, but it can be enabled.  But, again, this discussion is not about hibernation, it's about sleep.

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            Re: sleep
            « Reply #12 on: October 27, 2016, 05:29:39 PM »
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            again, this discussion is not about hibernation, it's about sleep.
            Yes. It is common to use the terms as if equal.
            Bears hibernate.
            Dogs sleep.
            Computers do both. Sometimes. Maybe
            http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/computers-sleep.html
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            Hibernate on Mac OS ("Safe Sleep")
                 Apple calls Hibernation "Safe Sleep"...
                 Apple doesn't see fit to let the user choose Safe Sleep on their computers.  Safe Sleep happens on laptops only if it's sleeping and the battery level drops too low, and even then only on PowerBooks made after October 2005.  You can override that behavior and get your Mac (laptop or desktop) to Safe Sleep immediately on demand with software like Deep Sleep, SmartSleep, or  SuspendNow (or see the hacks at Mac Simple Life or MacWorld).
            On CH "Sleep" has three meanings. Or more.
            The end result is that Sleep and Hibernation do almost the same thing. Sort of.  :)

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            Re: sleep
            « Reply #13 on: October 27, 2016, 05:36:19 PM »
            They are not equal at all, in my view.  Sleep is a low power state from which the computer can quickly be awoken.  Hibernation is a fully powered down state and startup from hibernation requires significantly more time than sleep; startup time may be similar to a normal startup (startup from normal shutdown). 

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            Re: sleep
            « Reply #14 on: October 27, 2016, 05:52:03 PM »
            The best option for Windows power saving features is off...
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