I just wanted to know if it's possible to keep my internet connection running when the computer is closed?
I like downloading movies and stuff, so I want to keep the connection running all the time.
When I close my laptop it automatically goes into standby mode or whatever, and the internet disconnects.
If this seems like a rather stupid question, I apologize. Don't really know what I'm doin'.
2006-09-19 03:59:35 · 10 answers · asked by thankgodformaryjane 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
there should be an option under the power saver that ask what to do when the laptop lid is closed there should be an option for do nothing. Mines is under display properties ---> screen saver ---> monitor power
2006-09-19 04:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by NebCamp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have also a hp pavillion. Here is the trick.
right click on the empty screen.
select properties from the menu.
Click on screen saver panel.
Click on Power button.
Click on advanced panel
Under power buttons there is a drop down menu under
"when I close the lid of my computer"
Select "Do nothing" from the drop down menu.
press Apply
Stay on the same window.
This is the first part. Now the second part.
Click on "Power Schemes" panel
Under Settings for portable/laptop schemes.
When computer is plugged in- and running on batteries.
Select from drop down menu
Turn off hard disk - Never - Never
System standby - Never - Never
Click Apply
Click OK
2006-09-19 11:13:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lot of laptops go into standby when closed. Thus internet connection is lost. However, you can leave it on. I leave my laptop on always. Only the occasional reboot actually after an installation. It shouldn't harm anything. I can close mine and it doesn't go into standby only because the the little tap is broken off to automatically start standy when its closed. Might be an issue though if it is closed and still running downloads of overheating, i guess that depends where your ventilation is located on the laptop.
2006-09-19 11:06:50 · answer #3 · answered by loisa sbral 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe there's a way to do this...
Okay...
Start / Control Panel / Power Options
Click on the "Advanced" tab
Down in the lower half, there are some questions...
When I close the lid on my computer...
Select "Do Nothing"
Maybe that'll help
2006-09-19 11:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yup, goto the control panel, and power options.
Under the advanced tab you should be able to set how your laptop behaves when you close it.
if you set it so that it doesnt do anything when you close it, your laptop can only be standby'd by hitting the silver button.
2006-09-19 16:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by The Seitz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Righ click on your desktop. Click properties, click screen saver, click power, and the click advance. In here you can pick what happens when you close the lid.
2006-09-19 11:04:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No the internet will stay on unless you turn the computer off
2006-09-19 11:02:51 · answer #7 · answered by reddog 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1st what the hell is big b talking about.
to change this setting click start-control panel (if you dont see control panel click settings then control panel)-then power options-then change the stand by setting-good luck
2006-09-19 11:04:07 · answer #8 · answered by ian6868 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't recommend HP computers.
2006-09-19 11:07:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You must be, if you somehow put a picture of yourself in place of an avatar.
2006-09-19 11:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋