Windows 10: Windows 11 closing lid set to 'do nothing' doesn't save

Discus and support Windows 11 closing lid set to 'do nothing' doesn't save in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When you set 'When I close the lid' > 'Plugged in' > 'Do nothing' It will stay and work initially, but as soon as you unplug the laptop from it's dock... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Mia Thompson-Prior, Jan 8, 2025.

  1. Windows 11 closing lid set to 'do nothing' doesn't save


    When you set 'When I close the lid' > 'Plugged in' > 'Do nothing' It will stay and work initially, but as soon as you unplug the laptop from it's dock or monitors it reverts the settings back to 'When I close the lid' > 'Plugged in' > 'Sleep' We are on Windows 11 and have found this problem with 3 laptops we've tested with, I assume this is company wide but not many use this feature or those that do often leave their laptops plugged in at their desksLaptop models I've tested this onWindows 11 closing lid set to 'do nothing' doesn't save :Dell Latitude 7530Dell Latitude 7440Dell Latitude 5530

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    Mia Thompson-Prior, Jan 8, 2025
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  2. fene123 Win User

    Screen doesn´t turn off when Notebook is closed after latest Windows 11 Update

    Hello Sumit,

    unfortunately my fix seems not to be working properly either. It worked at first but doesn´t anymore.

    I have since then tried reverting to a previous version but with no luck. The problem seems to persist.

    I considered it being a hardware issue, Meaning the Notebook doesn´t realize the lid is closed. But that wouldn´t explain why my previous fix worked temporarily.

    What is your thought on this?

    -Felix
     
    fene123, Jan 8, 2025
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  3. Laptop does not shutdown when i click shutdown and close the lid, it sleeps instead.

    Hi Gan,

    This scenario happens when your Power Options is misconfigured. For us to have this isolated, we suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Click on Start.
    • Select Settings.
    • Click on System.
    • Select Power & sleep tab.
    • On the right side, click on Additional power settings.
    • On the left pane, select Choose what closing the lid does.
    • Under Power button and lid settings, click the drop down next to
      When I close the lid.
    • Select Shut down.
    • Click on Save changes button.
    • When you’re ready to make your PC shut down, close your laptop's lid.

    Note: Every time that you will close the lid, your laptop will automatically shut down.

    Let us know if you have other concerns.
     
    Janeane Cru, Jan 8, 2025
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  4. Mithin_EJ Win User

    Windows 11 closing lid set to 'do nothing' doesn't save

    Laptop turning off when closing lid

    Hello,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that it can get difficult if the applications are not working as expected. I see that you have tried few steps that might help us. However, we can go ahead and try few steps to see if we can resolve this issue.

    1. Open Settings app. Navigate to System > Power & sleep.
    2. In the Related settings section, click Additional power settings link to open Power Options window.
    3. Select Choose what closing the lid does.
    4. Next to When I close the lid, select Do Nothing.
    5. Save changes and test the issue.


    Hope it helps,

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking Yes Or No
     
    Mithin_EJ, Jan 8, 2025
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