'Multimedia Settings' in Windows 10? - Microsoft Community

hi there,

i'm having problem while playing music in laptop, goes sleep , music stops, made research , found post: how prevent sound driver sleeping while music playing

that says have go multimedia settings (in advance power options) , select:

multimedia settings
  when sharing media
        plugged in: prevent idling sleep

the thing can't find 'multimedia settings' options, ideas???

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so found thread: windows 10: how not go sleep mode while watching movie , full screen web video

that explains how boot in safe mode , edit power options, can set multimedia settings. i've donde that, , in 'balanced' power plan selected under multimedia settings not allow computer go sleep while sharing media (i think option), not working, after few minutes screen goes off , music stops. touch pad or press key , screen goes on , music continues.

any help?

thanks!

***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.***

hi tomas,

it sounds cause of issue related power options on laptop. kindly follow these steps guide on how change multimedia settings:

1. on search box, type power options , choose best match.
2. click on change plan settings.
3. click on change advanced power settings.
4. scroll down until see multimedia settings.
5. click on plus sign (+). kindly check image below.

6. see settings when sharing media.

7. click on plus sign (+). check image below.

8. choose prevent idling sleep.

9. click on apply, click on ok save changes.

let know whenever need further assistance.

Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC