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
- Open Power Options:
Press Windows + R → Typepowercfg.cpl
→ Press Enter. - Change Lid Settings:
Click on "Choose what closing the lid does". - Set Lid Action to “Do Nothing”:
Under “When I close the lid”, choose “Do nothing” for both “On battery” and “Plugged in”. - 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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