Change the Power button function on Windows 7

Note : This document relates to PC Compaq and HP running Windows 7.

Use the sections of this document to change the function of the power button, to understand the power button control features from the Start menu and to set the power saving features in Windows 7.

Change the power button options

Computer cases with a power button can be pressed to turn off or to put the computer to sleep. Windows 7 helps you control how the computer works after pressing the power button on the computer. The function of the power button can be changed to Do nothing, Sleep, Hibernate or Shut down .

If you want your computer to enter power saving mode or turn off when you press the power button, use the following instructions to change the function of the power button:

1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and then click Hardware and Sound .

2. In the Power Options section , click Change what the power buttons do .

3. In the Power and sleep button settings area , click When I press the power button and choose one of the following options:

Do nothing
Sleep
hibernate
Shut down

4. Click Save changes and close the Power Options and Control Panel windows.

Use the power button control features in the Start menu

The same options available for power button control features are also in the Start menu. Under normal conditions, the computer should be turned off or put to sleep using the Start menu.

The Shut down button on the Start menu will shut down the computer.
The arrow button in the Shut Down menu allows you to choose one of the following options: Switch User, Log Off, Lock, Restart or Sleep .

Change the Power button function on Windows 7 Picture 3

Knot

Name

Describe

Change the Power button function on Windows 7 Picture 4

Shut down button

Shut down: Only use the Shut down button when you want to power off your computer or do not plan to use it for a few days.

Change the Power button function on Windows 7 Picture 5

Arrow button

Open a menu with the following options:

Switch User : Log out the current user without closing the program and allow quick login to Windows account.
Log Off: Log out the current user from Windows.
Lock: Protect your computer when you leave for a short time.
Restart: Close Windows, shut down and restart the computer.
Sleep: Keeps your session in memory and puts the computer in a low power state.

Energy saving settings

Follow the instructions below to select a package with specific energy-saving settings:

1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and then click Hardware and Sound . In the Power Options section , click Change power-saving settings .

Change the Power button function on Windows 7 Picture 6

2. In the Power plan window , find the power pack you are using, (it is already selected) and click Change plan settings . Or you can choose a different power pack to meet your requirements: Recommended Settings, Power saver, Balanced or High Performance .

Change the Power button function on Windows 7 Picture 7

3. In the Change settings window , you can select the number of minutes from the drop-down menu to Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep .

Additionally, if you click Change advanced power settings , there are additional options to configure for power settings.

Change the Power button function on Windows 7 Picture 8

4. Click the plus sign (+) next to each option in the Advanced settings menu to expand the list. Select a new setting from the displayed list.

Change the Power button function on Windows 7 Picture 9

5. After making all changes, click OK to close the Power Options window . Then close the Edit Plan Settings window.

Hope you are succesful.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 31 August 2019

You should read it

May be interested

Change the setting mode when you press the Power button on the computer
usually when you press the power button, the computer will go to sleep or turn off. however, you can change the mode so that when you press the power button, the computer will switch the mode as you desire.
How to lock, unlock iPhone without pressing the power button
if your iphone or ipad has a broken power button, you can still lock the screen (or even reboot) using an accessibility feature called assistivetouch. here's how to do it.
How to adjust CS 1.1 button, fix Half Life button
this is the easiest and most familiar way to adjust cs 1.1 buttons for many gamers, but you can also edit function or action keys depending on your playing habits.
Power function (exponential) in Excel
power function (exponential) in excel - power function is a power function of a number of bases with a given exponent, if you do not understand the syntax or how to use the power function, you follow the article write below.
Computer stuck on shift button, power button, ctrl - Quick fix in 7 ways
the computer is stuck on the shift button, power button, ctrl, keyboard jumping around. fix errors quickly with 7 simple steps shared by ttt!
Change the button icon on the toolbar
ms word: the interactive interface of microsoft word has standardized the gui with the system of buttons with icons that make it easy to relate to the corresponding function. however, if you want to change the default icon of these buttons with the icons, you will need to change them
How to unlock the screen of an Android phone without a power button
whether the power button doesn't work on android or you're simply tired of constantly pressing it, there are many ways to unlock and lock your android device without using the power button.
Ways to use the Eject button on the Macbook
if you are using a macbook air or macbook pro, you will probably know the eject button or power button used to open the device when in use. however, in addition to the boot feature, this power button has many features that you don't know.
How to resize caption buttons in Windows 10
in windows 10, you can change the size of the caption buttons to be smaller or larger. this tutorial will show you how to change caption button size and title bar height in windows 10.
Instructions on how to turn off and turn on the power of iPhone X
on iphone x, once click the side button (power button), you can lock or open the device screen, press twice to open apple pay and when holding this button, iphone will activate siri virtual assistant. so how to power off iphone x? follow the article below to see how to do it!