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Thread ID: 84653 2007-11-13 21:28:00 how do you make laptop NOT shut off after closing? FogHornLegHorn (12562) Press F1
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611239 2007-11-13 21:28:00 Like the title says
how do you make a laptop not shut off and keep running everything when the monitor is folded down??
FogHornLegHorn (12562)
611240 2007-11-13 21:30:00 Change the power settings.

In XP:

Open up Control Panel / Power options.

Click the Advanced Tab

Under the POWER BUTTONS option.

Change the setting on...
"When I close the lid of my portable Computer"
bob_doe_nz (92)
611241 2007-11-14 00:22:00 ditto! MaXimus (13013)
611242 2007-11-14 05:10:00 as above with a but
Ive known laptops to overheat because of this setting
beama (111)
611243 2007-11-14 12:44:00 never in my experience! i've done it on all my laptops! it is actually a great power saving method MaXimus (13013)
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