Keep Games, Downloads & YouTube Running with Laptop Lid Closed | Windows 10 & 11 Guide [2025]

Keep Games & YouTube Running When Laptop Lid is Closed

Want your laptop to keep downloading, gaming, or playing YouTube videos even when the lid is shut? This 2-minute Windows 10 & 11 trick will keep everything running smoothly, without putting your laptop to sleep!

💡 Step-by-Step Guide: Prevent Sleep When Lid is Closed

  1. Open Power Options:
    Press Windows + R → Type powercfg.cpl → Press Enter.
  2. Change Lid Settings:
    Click on "Choose what closing the lid does".
  3. Set Lid Action to “Do Nothing”:
    Under “When I close the lid”, choose “Do nothing” for both “On battery” and “Plugged in”.
  4. Save Your Settings:
    Click Save Changes. Done!

Now your laptop will keep running background tasks, downloads, games, or YouTube—without any interruptions.

🔥 Why This Works

  • No more paused downloads or YouTube stops
  • Keep playing music or games while on the go
  • Great for productivity, gaming, or long uploads

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