Windows 10: Why does Windows10 keep changing my power settings

I seem to locked in a deadly struggle with Windows10 over the power settings on a new PC. I do not want the screen going to sleep. I do not want the machine to hibernate. Yet, every week or so - this week now TWICE - Windows10 has reset my PC so the screen goes black after 5 minutes and the hibernate kicks in at 15 minutes.


To Date:


1) I have set the main power settings to NEVER turn off the monitor and NEVER hibernate.

2) I have set up my own power plan with the EXACT SAME SETTINGS, but Windows keeps flipping the PC from my custom setting, to the standard windows setting.

3) I have even gone into the advance settings and verified that monitor and hibernate are set to NEVER.


This is a desktop PC, so there is NO BATTERY to worry about.


Have I forgotten ANYTHING?


My old machine, that I retired in September NEVER had this issue.


I run an AV program. I keep Windows Defender up to date. I do not go around visiting risk sites and I don't download stuff from sketchy sites or gimmicky publishers.

But I cannot figure out what I can to do to make this blasted operating system stop adjusting my settings.


Do I pull the drives out of a brand new computer, throw it and the operating system in a dumpster go buy an Apple? Because no one at Microsoft will give any of us a straight answer on this., and looking back over the support area, this is nothing new.

:)

 

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.

 

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Can't Change Power Settings

Hi Mars,

This issue might occur if the system's power settings are incorrect or due to software conflicts. We need to ask you a few questions for us to better assist you. Please answer the following information:

• Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue (updates, software installations, etc.)?
• What troubleshooting steps you've tried so far?

In the meantime, we suggest that you perform a
System File Checker to scan and repair a possible corrupted system file.

We'll keen an eye out on your response.