Keep PC Awake¶
The Keep PC Awake feature prevents your computer from going to sleep, activating the screensaver, or locking the screen. This is essential during long downloads, presentations, unattended processes, or any situation where the computer must remain active.
How It Works¶
Auto Mouse Click uses a combination of techniques to keep the computer awake:
- Simulates minimal input activity to reset the system idle timer
- Optionally prevents the display from turning off
- Blocks the screensaver from activating
- Prevents Windows from entering sleep or hibernate mode
Enabling Keep Awake¶
- Open Auto Mouse Click.
- Navigate to Features > Keep PC Awake.
- Toggle the feature On.
- Configure options (see below).
- The PC will remain awake as long as the feature is active.
Configuration Options¶
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Prevent sleep | Stop the computer from entering sleep mode |
| Prevent display off | Keep the monitor turned on |
| Prevent screensaver | Block the screensaver from activating |
| Prevent lock screen | Stop the automatic lock screen |
Minimal Footprint
Keep PC Awake uses very little system resources. It only generates the minimum activity needed to prevent idle timeouts. You can run it alongside other work without any noticeable impact.
Use Cases¶
Long Downloads or Uploads¶
Prevent the computer from sleeping during overnight file transfers:
- Enable Keep PC Awake
- Start your download or upload
- Leave the computer unattended
- The transfer completes without interruption
Presentations¶
Keep the screen active during presentations when you may not touch the mouse or keyboard for extended periods.
Unattended Processing¶
Ensure long-running tasks (video rendering, data processing, backups) are not interrupted by power management settings.
Remote Access¶
Keep the computer awake and accessible for remote desktop connections.
Scheduling Keep Awake¶
Combine Keep Awake with the Scheduling feature to:
- Keep the PC awake only during business hours
- Activate keep-awake before a scheduled task starts
- Allow the computer to sleep at night and stay awake during the day
Versus Windows Power Settings¶
While you can adjust Windows power settings to prevent sleep, Keep PC Awake offers advantages:
- Temporary -- Toggle on and off without changing system settings
- No admin rights needed -- Does not require access to Windows power management
- Schedulable -- Activate on a schedule without permanent changes
- Combinable -- Works alongside mouse movement and other automation features
Battery Laptops
On laptop computers, keeping the PC awake will drain the battery if not connected to power. Ensure the laptop is plugged in for extended keep-awake sessions.