
Double-click on the newly created value and set the value data to “0” and click on the “Ok” button. Name the new value as “ ShowSleepOption“.Ĥ. On the right-panel, right-click on the empty space and select “New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value” option. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FlyoutMenuSettingsģ.

You will be instantly taken to the folder where you need to create a new value. In the registry editor, copy the below path, paste it in the address bar and press Enter. Open registry editor by searching for “Registry Editor” in the start menu.Ģ. This is because you won’t have access to the Group Policy editor.ġ. If you are using Windows 10 Home edition then you have to use the Registry Editor. (Alternative) Registry Method (for Windows 10 Home users) If you ever want to add sleep option to the start menu, select “Enabled” or “Not Configured” option in step 4, save changes and reboot. Finally, reboot Windows and you will no longer see the sleep option. Click on the “Apply” and “Ok” buttons to save the changes.ĥ. In the policy properties window, select the “Disabled” option to stop showing sleep option in the start menu. On the right panel, find and double-click on the “Show sleep in the power options menu” policy to change it.Ĥ. In the Group Policy editor, go to the “Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer” folder.ģ.

Open group policy editor by searching for “Edit Group Policy” in the start menu.Ģ. (Alternative) Group Policy MethodĪs an alternative, you can also use the Group Policy editor to remove sleep option.ġ. Make sure the box is unchecked for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power and click OK.Related: How to disable automatic sleep mode in Windows 10.

Instructions for changing power options in Windows so the hard drive and monitor never turn offĪpplies to: Windows, Eaglesoft, Eaglesoft Hardware, IntraVet, all versions
