Keep your computer awake for Remote Desktop

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Last updated: Jun 07, 2021
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To use Remote Desktop, your campus computer must remain on and active. The instructions below will help you set the Windows power settings to keep this.

We also have full steps for preparing, configuring, and using Remote Desktop.

Instructions

  1. Click on the Windows Start button

    Windows logo icon for Start menu
    Windows logo icon for Start menu




  2. Click on the Settings gear

    Gear icon for Settings choice
    Gear icon for Settings choice




  3. Click on System




  4. On the left side of the window that appears, click on Power & Sleep




  5. In the Sleep section, verify the setting for 'When plugged in, PC goes to sleep after" setting is set to Never




  6. Do not shut your computer down if you wish to remotely access your computer.

 

If your computer turns off due to a power outage or other reason, you will need to visit it and turn it back on.

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