Windows 10: How to keep a game running when the lid is closed?

Discus and support How to keep a game running when the lid is closed? in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; I have seen another thread that tells me to go to the power options and select 'Do Nothing'. It works, but it pauses the game which was running. Is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by PanavChaudhury, Nov 3, 2021.

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    How to keep a game running when the lid is closed?


    I have seen another thread that tells me to go to the power options and select 'Do Nothing'. It works, but it pauses the game which was running. Is there any way to keep the game running?

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    PanavChaudhury, Nov 3, 2021
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How to keep a game running when the lid is closed?

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