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Configuring the power button behavior

To configure the power button behavior:

Windows 10 and 8.1

  1. Click or tap Start > All apps.
  2. Under Windows System, click or tap Control Panel.
    NOTE For Windows 8.1/Windows RT click or tap Settings in the charms sidebar and click or tap Control panel.
  3. If your Control Panel is displayed by Category, click or tap the View by: drop‑down and select Small icons or Large icons.
  4. Click or tap Power Options.
  5. Click or tap Choose what the power buttons do.

    You may choose different option when your computer is running on battery and when it is connected to a power adapter.

  6. Click or tap Save changes.

Windows 7

  1. Click Start > Control Panel > Power Options.
  2. Click Choose what the power buttons do.
  3. From the drop-down menu next to When I press the power button, select the preferred response from your computer when you press the power button. You may select a different option when your computer is running on battery or when it is connected to a power adapter.
  4. Click Save changes.

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