Windows 10: Does anyone know a way to actually STOP Windows changing power settings?

I do a lot of 3D scene rendering and video rendering, both of them can take hours to complete. Also, the 3D scenes themselves can take over 10-15 minutes to load, ... so sometimes I want to put my PC to sleep so I can start it fast the next day, and when I do, I want it to stay on.


So here's my problems BTW, I upgraded my license to Pro so I had GPO as I'm used to AD and GPO due to work:

1. Solvable - MS Office 2019 keeps re-adding itself to the task scheduler every 2 weeks to update hourly with MS options to bring the PC out of sleep even though GPO setting is set to prevent this - solution workaround is to delete till next or fix is to uninstall permanently - just annoying, but it is preventing me from upgrading to o365 which I want to do because why do I want to pay more for a continued problem ....


What I need help with:

2. After setting a custom power setting that's set to never sleep, if I choose to set it to sleep when i'm done then the next day Windows will change it back - completely ignoring the GPO setting. Like tonight, if I check the settings to quickly, Windows ignores the settings you've confirmed and changes them after you've left it to work away and it puts itself to sleep ... obviously that's what you want because you set the GPO to never automatically sleep so why would you expect it to stay on? Also, even with a GPO in place, if I run gpupdate /force the policy is ignored still.


3. GPO settings for setting applications to not auto-update ie MS Office and not allowed to bring PC out of sleep are ignored - I do list this a second time from point 1 as even when the scheduler is free of MS Office it occasionally does it - I assume for Windows components despite policy but still trying to successfully track that. I've also tried changing the settings to only update at log-on, that's ignored too.



I'm going round in circles with this, and seriously thinking I need to change OS before having a heart attack because i'm now on keyboard no.3, mouse no.2 and PC case no.2 due to the frustration should point out that nothing else in my life has ever been broken in anger, clumsiness yes, anger no - yet i find my PC has become a punch bag!!

:)

 

Can't Change Power Settings

Thank you for the quick response. We will now move to the second phase of troubleshooting. We suggest that you follow the steps provided below:

Method 1: Run the Power Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with your system's power settings. Here's how:

• In the search box, type troubleshooting, and then click
  Troubleshooting.
• Click on the view all option on the left panel.
• Run the Power troubleshooter.

Method 2: Customize Power options.

If issue persists, the the following steps and check.

• In the search box, type Power options, and then click.
• Click on choose when to turn off display from the left pane.
• Click on Restore default settings for this plan.
• Click on Change advance power settings.
• Scroll down and expand Power buttons and lid.
• Expand Power button actions.
• Click on the Setting and set it to Shut down.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.

 

Windows 10 Power Settings

We would like to know what troubleshooting steps have you done so far. This will help us isolate the issue and provide the appropriate resolution for it.

In the meantime, we suggest following the methods below if you've not tried it yet:

Method 1:

Enable Fast Startup

• Open Cortana and search for Control Panel.
• Click Power Options from the list on Control Panel window. (If the Power option is not on the list, make sure that the items are viewed by Large or small icons. This is located at the upper right corner of the window.)　
• Click on the Choose what the power buttons do under the Control Panel Home on the left navigation pane.
  
• Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable (Enter the admin credentials if prompted).
• Beside the option When I press power button:, select
  Shutdown from the down drop list.
• Put a check mark on the Turn on fast startup (Recommended) box.
  
• Click Save changes.
• Restart the computer and check if issue will be resolve.

Method 2:


Customize Power options

If issue persists, try the following steps and check if it works:

• Open Cortana and search for Control Panel.
• Click Power Options from the list on Control Panel window. (If the Power option is not on the list, make sure that the items are viewed by Large or small icons. This is located at the upper right corner of the window.)　
• Click on Choose when to turn off display from the left pane.
• Choose Restore default settings for this plan.
• Click on Change advance power settings.
• Scroll down and expand Power buttons and lid.
• Expand Power button actions.
• Click on the Setting and set it to Shut down.
• Click Apply and Ok, then check if it resolve the issue.

Let us know how it goes.

 

POWER SETTINGS

Hi Gerald,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience that you are facing on Windows 10, we will help you with this issue.

Let us know few thing to analyze the issue.

• 
  What is the make and model of the pc?
  
• 
  Are you able to wake the computer back from sleep?
  

This issue might occur due to some corruption in the power settings.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Let’s run Power troubleshooter.

The power troubleshooter can automatically detect and fix any incorrect power settings. Refer to these steps to run this troubleshooter:

• 
  Select settings in the drop down menu below search and type
  Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Click on Troubleshooting and select the view all option on the left pane.
  
• 
  Click on Power troubleshooter and follow the prompts.
  

If issue persist, I suggest you to try method 2.

Method 2: Create new Power Plan.

Please refer to “Can I create a power plan?” section of the link below:

Power plans: frequently asked questions

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/power-plans-faq#1TC=windows-8

Note: Steps for Windows 8 or 8.1 applies to
Windows 10.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.