Quick Answer: Laptop Shuts Down When Lid Is Closed Windows 10?
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How do I keep my laptop on when I close the lid Windows 10?

Run the Windows 10 laptop with the screen closed

  • Step 1: Right-click on the battery icon on the taskbar and then click Power Options.
  • Step 2: In the left-pane of Power Options window, click Choose what closing the lid does link.

When I close the lid of my laptop it shuts down?

You can choose from Do Nothing, Sleep, Shutdown and Hibernate. You should choose Shut down if you want to shut down Windows as soon as you close the lid. Select the desired option and click Save changes to save the settings. In a similar fashion, you can also Change what the Power Button does when you press it.

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