Windows 10: Why don't I see the "sleep" option under "choose what the power buttons do" and "choose...

- It happened after a bios update on an old system and when I went to reinstall windows 11 the issue wasn't fixed.- Another issue is how I don't have a sign in prompt every time I open my laptop lid.

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Can't choosing sleeping mode in power menu on window 10

Hi NaughtyCrank,

The Power menu may not show the sleep option if it isn't enabled on your device. We can check the Power Options settings if the option has been turned off. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Click Start, type power and then select Choose a power plan.
   
2. On the left pane, select Choose what the power buttons do.
3. Under the Shutdown settings, check if the Sleep option is enabled.
   
   
   
   
4. If disabled, click the Sleep option and select Save changes.
5. Restart your computer and check if the issue persists.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

Sleep Button recently disappeared from power button.

Hi,

One of the possible reasons why the Sleep button is not available is that it has been disabled from the settings of your PC. For us to assist you, we recommend that you follow the simple steps listed below to enable the Sleep button:

• Press the Start menu.
• Type Control Panel, and then press Enter.
• At the upper right side of your window, change the View by option to
  Large icons.
• Click on Power Options.
• Select Choose what the power buttons do link on the left side of the window.
• Press on Change settings that are currently unavailable.
• Scroll down to the Shutdown settings section. Now check the Sleep checkbox and click Save changes button.

After doing these steps kindly check if the Sleep button is now available.

Let us know how it goes and if you need further assistance, feel free to post back.

 

Sleep option

Hi John,

The issue might be due to a disabled sleep to show in Power menu
option in Control Panel.

We would like to ask for some information:

• Did you get any error messages?
• Can you provide us with a screenshot?

In the meantime, please check if the sleep to show in Power menu
option in Control Panel is enabled using the steps below:

• Type Control Panel on the search box and press Enter.
• Select System and Security, then Power Options.
• Click on Choose what the power buttons do.
• Put a check-mark on the Sleep-Show in Power menu box.

We will wait for your response.