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Discussions about lid closure on Windows laptops cover issues like blue screens when closing the lid, wireless connection drops after lid closure, and display mode resets. Users also seek to use external monitors or Skype with the lid closed, requiring power settings adjustments. Troubleshooting often involves checking power options, display settings, and driver configurations to prevent unwanted sleep or extended displays.
  1. wizy123

    Windows 7 Blue screen when i close lid.

    ive been noticing a bluescreen when i close my lid (this does NOT put the computer to sleep, but does force everything to my second screen. Any help would be great!
  2. N

    Windows 7 Wireless connection lost when closing the lid of the laptop

    When I open the lid of my laptop I see there is no network connection and computer starts to search it. It happens a lot but not always. I tried to see how long it takes for the connection to be disconnected after I close it, and sometimes it happens almost immediately - I close the lid, open...
    • Nekros
    • Thread
    • connection disconnect download laptop lid closure network performance power settings troubleshooting wireless
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Tablet Screen Orientation

    Hi, I have an Acer TravelMate C200 which I just installed Windows 7 on it. In Windows XP Tablet Edition, I could change the orientation of the screen just by tilting it the way I wanted. I would have the lid closed and prop it up and the orientation would change. Ableit it would BSOD me half the...
    • Garethp
    • Thread
    • acer bsod hibernation lid closure screen orientation tablet technical issues travelmate windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Questions re: using Skype on my netbook with lid closed

    I want to use Skype on my netbook with the lid closed and need help with appropriate settings: 1) I set closing the lid when on battery to do nothing. (My netbook is in my briefcase and the lid must stay closed) 2) Do I need to set sleep settings? I'm fine with it going to sleep if Skype will...
    • cook
    • Thread
    • battery lid closure netbook settings skype sleep tech support troubleshooting user guide voice commands
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 W7 extends my display every time I close my laptop's lid

    Hi, I have a ThinkPad T400 and I'm dual-booting Vista and 7 (but I only really use 7). In 7, when you press Windows+P, you get 4 display options: Computer Only, Duplicate, Extend, and Projector Only. Since I just have one laptop screen, I obviously want Computer Only. But every time I close...
    • futurejp
    • Thread
    • computer only cursor display dual boot extended display graphics laptop lid closure settings t400 thinkpad troubleshooting windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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