Windows 10 Programs Close When Computer Sleeps

It looks like you are facing an issue where your open apps close when your computer goes to sleep. This behavior can occur due to various power settings and configurations. To troubleshoot this issue on your Dell XPS 9710 running Windows 10, here are some steps you can take: 1. Power Settings: - Check your power settings to ensure that your system is not set to hibernate or shutdown when it sleeps. - Navigate to "Control Panel" > "Power Options" and adjust the settings for "Sleep" and "Hibernate" to make sure they are not overly aggressive. 2. Advanced Power Settings: - Go to the power plan settings and choose "Change advanced power settings." - Look for the "Sleep" and "Hibernate" settings and ensure they are configured properly. - You can adjust the settings for "Sleep" mode and "Hibernate" mode based on your preferences. 3. Fast Startup: - Disable the "Fast Startup" feature, as it may cause issues with apps reopening after waking from sleep. - Go to "Control Panel" > "Power Options" > "Choose what the power buttons do" > "Change settings that are currently unavailable" and uncheck "Turn on fast startup." 4. Update Drivers: - Ensure that your device drivers are up to date, especially graphics and chipset drivers that can affect how your computer handles sleep modes. 5. Popular Troubleshooting Steps: - Run the Power troubleshooter: Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Power. - Check for Windows Updates: Ensure that your system is up to date with the latest updates. 6. Third-Party Software: - Review if any third-party software or security applications are managing power settings that might interfere with the default Windows power settings. By adjusting these settings and performing the suggested troubleshooting steps, you should be able to prevent your open apps from closing when your computer sleeps. Let me know if you need further assistance!