Windows 10: Why is my "When I close the lid:" options greyed out ?

Discus and support Why is my "When I close the lid:" options greyed out ? in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; Whenever I want to turn "Do Nothing" for both On Battery and Plugged In for "When I close the lid:" it appeared greyed out and nothing seems to happen.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by Henree_5, Sep 12, 2021.

  1. Henree_5 Win User

    Why is my "When I close the lid:" options greyed out ?


    Whenever I want to turn "Do Nothing" for both On Battery and Plugged In for "When I close the lid:" it appeared greyed out and nothing seems to happen. Does anyone know how to fix this?

    :)
     
    Henree_5, Sep 12, 2021
    #1

  2. 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.
     
    CharlesGaynor, Sep 12, 2021
    #2
  3. Lid Close Options

    What happens if you do the following?

    Press Windows key + X

    Click Power Options

    Under Related settings, click Additional power settings

    Under Control Panel Home, click 'Choose what closing the lid does'

    Click Choose settings that are currently unavailable

    Click in the list box for when you are 'Plugged in' then choose 'Do nothing'

    Click Save changes.
     
    Andre Da Costa, Sep 12, 2021
    #3
  4. KomouPoji Win User

    Why is my "When I close the lid:" options greyed out ?

    "Only show 2" defaults to "Duplicate these displays" upon closing and reopening laptop lid

    Hi,

    I would suggest to try the following steps and check if it helps




    • Press the Win Key + X to display the
      system menu.

    • Select Control Panel.

    • Select Power Options.

    • On theleft side menu, select the Choose what closing the lid does option.

    • Look in the Power and sleep buttons and lid settings section.

    • Use the drop down menus in the
      When I close the lid section and select Do Nothing for both options.


    I hope the information is helpful and if the error still persists, we’ll be glad to assists you.

    Thank you.
     
    KomouPoji, Sep 12, 2021
    #4
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