If the computer still cannot wake from sleep mode, continue using these steps. Please post in case you have any further issues, we will be glad to help you further.Ĭlick the Power Management tab and make sure that the box next to Allow this device to wake the computer is checked.Ĭlick OK, and then test to make sure that the keyboard can now wake the computer. I have tried going to Advanced Settings and adjusting multimedia settings, and turning off Media Streaming in network settings. I can go into sleep mode manually from the shutdown button, but it won't go automatically from setting it up in power options. If you want to keep your laptop running even with the lid closed, select Do Nothing. Windows 7 won't automatically go into sleep mode. Select the desired option and click Save changes to save the settings. You should choose Shut down if you want to shut down Windows as soon as you close the lid. You can choose from Do Nothing, Sleep, Shutdown and Hibernate. Under Power button and lid settings section you can find ‘ When I Close the Lid’ option.Ĥ. In the Power Option window that opens up, click ‘ Choose what closing the lid does’ link from the left side panel.ģ. This will open the Power Options applet of the Control Panel.Ģ. Open Run and type powercfg.cpl and press Enter. Please follow the below steps to keep the laptop working even when you close the lid:ġ.