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03-16-2022 12:41 PM
I am using an hp monitor with my laptop. I just had to reset my laptop and now i cannot remember how to close the laptop cover without logging out/shutting down the laptop. before the reset, i had this set. please help me remember what needs to be done.
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03-19-2022 05:02 AM
Hi@SamJM,
Welcome to the HP Support Community! I'd like to help!
I see you are looking to close the cover on the HP ENVY X360 Laptop without logging out/shutting down.
I have a few recommendations
- On the left-hand side of the Power Options screen, you'll see an option that says Choose what closing the lid does. Click it. From there, select the behavior you'd like your PC to use when closing the lid. In the drop down menu, select the action you'd prefer: Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, and Shut down.
- In your control panel, (under power management), if you have set the computer to DO NOTHING upon closing the lid, then its safe to close your computer lid at ANY TIME during the shut down process.
How to Keep a Windows 10 Laptop On When It's Closed
- Right-click the Battery icon in the Windows System Tray.
- Then select Power Options.
- Next, click Choose what closing the lid does.
- Then, choose Do Nothing next to When I close the lid.
- Finally, click Save changes.
Hope this helps! Keep me posted.
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03-19-2022 05:02 AM
Hi@SamJM,
Welcome to the HP Support Community! I'd like to help!
I see you are looking to close the cover on the HP ENVY X360 Laptop without logging out/shutting down.
I have a few recommendations
- On the left-hand side of the Power Options screen, you'll see an option that says Choose what closing the lid does. Click it. From there, select the behavior you'd like your PC to use when closing the lid. In the drop down menu, select the action you'd prefer: Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, and Shut down.
- In your control panel, (under power management), if you have set the computer to DO NOTHING upon closing the lid, then its safe to close your computer lid at ANY TIME during the shut down process.
How to Keep a Windows 10 Laptop On When It's Closed
- Right-click the Battery icon in the Windows System Tray.
- Then select Power Options.
- Next, click Choose what closing the lid does.
- Then, choose Do Nothing next to When I close the lid.
- Finally, click Save changes.
Hope this helps! Keep me posted.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
Click on the YES button to reply that the response was helpful and/or to say “Thank You”.
Have a great day!