Windows 10: How do I keep my computer fully running when I close the lid?

I have a lot of video transcoding to do, and I want to let it run overnight. But every time I shut the lid, all processes pause.What happens when I close the lid is set to NothingSleep is set to Never.Use Only Microsoft Hello is off.Under Advanced Settings I have:Turn off Hard Disc: NeverSleep: NeverAllow Wake Timers: EnabledLink State Power Management: offMin Processor State: 80%Max Processor State: 100%Display turn off: 5 min I want the display off, but everything else to keep runningSwitchable Dynamic Graphics: Optimized for PerformanceI even edited the registry to prevent the lock screen

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Win 10 - computer won't lock or sleep when lid is closed

Hi Shari,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

Please follow the methods mentioned below:

Method 1: Follow the steps:

• 
  Press Windows Key + X.
  
• 
  Select on Control Panel.
  
• 
  Click on Power Options. On the left, click on "Choose what closing the lid does". Click on the drop down menu for "When I close the lid" and choose "Sleep" or "Hibernate.
  

Method 2: I suggest you to run in-built Power troubleshooter and check. Follow the steps:

• Press Windows Key + X.
• Click on Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting on the left pane, click on
  View All.
• Click on Power to run the troubleshooter.

Method 3: If the above method doesn’t help, I would suggest you to
reset and restore all of the default Power Plans back with their default settings. Follow the steps.

• Press Windows Key + X.
• Select Command Prompt (Admin).
• At the command prompt, type powercfg -restoredefaultschemes, and then press
  ENTER.
• At the command prompt, type exit to exit the Command Prompt window.
• Restart the computer and check with the issue.

Let us know if the issue is resolved or if you require further assistance.

 

Win 10 - computer won't lock or sleep when lid is closed

 

Lid Close Options

My Windows 10 is fully updated but the last update no longer shows a category for "lid closed" options. Have these moved? I want the computer to do nothing when plugged in and the lid is closed.