Computer and Software Support


Define power buttons and turn on password protection 

 

Windows 10

Choose the power settings that you want for your computer. The changes you make to the settings on this page apply to all of your power plans

 

To access, do the following

  1. Open Power Options

  2. Click Require a password on wakeup

   

OR

  1. Click Choose what the power buttons do

   

 

Power and sleep button settings --------------------------------------

Options are as follows

  • Do nothing

  • Sleep

  • Hibernate

  • Shut down

  • Turn off the display

 

Options are as follows

  • Do nothing

  • Sleep

  • Hibernate

  • Turn off the display

 

Password protection on wakeup ------------------------------------

  • Require a password (recommended)

  • Don't require a password

    • When your computer wakes from sleep, anyone can access your data because the computer isn't locked.

 

 

Shutdown settings -------------------------------------------------------

Turn on fast startup (recommended)
This helps start your PC faster after shutdown. Restart isn't affected. Learn more
Sleep
Show in Power menu.
Hibernate
Show in Power menu.
Lock
Show in account picture menu.