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Published on 05.14.09 by Brent Trahan

Set When Windows 7 Should Dim the Display

Learn how to set if Windows 7 should dim the display after being inactive, and if so, when.

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  1. Open the Control Panel in the Start menu.
  2. Open Power Options in the Control Panel.

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    Note: If Power Options is not available, change View by to Large icons at the top right of the Control Panel.

  3. Select Change plan settings next to the power plan you want to set.

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  4. Set Dim the display from 1 minute to 5 hours or Never to turn it off and then click Save changes when you’re done.

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