Update Your UWSP Windows PC Power Settings

Change your UWSP work PC's power settings to "Never" sleep to avoid issues when connecting to your work computer via Remote Desktop, and to automatically receive scheduled software and security updates.

Your UWSP work PC's power settings should be set to "Never" sleep to avoid issues when connecting to your work computer via Remote Desktop, and to automatically receive scheduled software and security updates overnight as you sleep. 

Change These Power Settings on Your UWSP Windows Computer

 

Power Settings Changes for Windows 11 Computers

1. In your Windows Search, search for, Power Settings.
2. Select Power, Sleep, and Battery Settings.
3. At the right expand the option for Screen and sleep or "Screen, Sleep, & Hibernate...".
4. Under Plugged in, set, "Make my device sleep after" to Never.

Make sure that your work computer or laptop is plugged in (not running on battery) before leaving campus.

Additional Steps For Windows Laptops

1. In your Windows Search, type Lid and select Change what closing the lid does from the search list.
2. Under the Plugged in column, change When I close the Lid to Do nothing. 
3. Under the On Battery column, change When I close the Lid to Sleep. This prevents the battery from draining when not in use.
4. Click Save changes.

Contact the IT Service Desk for additional help!