Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 keeps locking my computer randomly.

[JacobRhyne]

When I play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, my computer after 20-30 minutes gets a screen with the word “locking” in the middle, and my laptop goes into sleep mode. I tried booting it up and changing settings in the BIOS setup, keeps locking randomly. I tried changing settings in the options menu in the game, but still get a locking screen. It has 32GB RAM, 500GB SSD and Windows 10. It meets the system requirements for the game, but still getting a locking screen every time I play it.

[Echo_Lake · Accepted solution]

@JacobRhyne

Thank you for posting on HP Support Community.

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, I have a few troubleshooting steps we could try to fix the issue:  

Change power plans to meet performance needs

1. In Windows, search for and open Control Panel.

2. Search for power, and then click Power Options.

   

3. Select an option under Choose or customize a power plan.

   

4. To customize the selected plan, click Change plan settings, and then select the display and sleep settings when using the battery and when plugged in.

   NOTE: To set up a personalized plan, click Create a power plan from list on the left side of the main Power Options window, and then follow the on-screen instructions. The plan displays in the list of available power plans.

5. To change more power settings, click Change advanced power settings.

   

6. Click the plus sign next to the component or function, change the available settings, click Apply, and then click OK.

   

7. Click Save changes.

Note: you can set never options On battery and On Plugged in.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
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[JacobRhyne]

It does not lock as much anymore, so thank you for the solution!

[Echo_Lake]

@JacobRhyne

Thank you for posting back. 

Glad to hear that the issue is resolved. If you need any help, feel free to reach out to us.

Have a great day!