PC Goes to Sleep While Streaming Video: How to Fix it

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The streaming community seems to be blooming nowadays, but some users reported thatthePCgoes to sleep whilestreaming video, even when usingreliable streaming software, though the software is not generally the problem.

This leaves the streamers unable to track their stream status. This can be a big problem since you’ll have to wake up your PC and start your stream again. We created a guide on fixing this issue, so let’s get started.

How do I stop the PC from going to sleep while streaming?

1. Change Power settings

That’s it! After you have made the changes, verify whether the PC still goes to sleep while streaming. For most, the problem should be resolved.

2. Prevent Windows from sleeping in UMS (Universal Media Server)

If the previous solution didn’t help, modifying the Universal Media Server settings should get things running when the PC goes to sleep while streaming. There also must be a similar option in other streaming apps, so make sure you enable it.

As you can see, this problem is quite easy to fix, and you need to adjust your power settings and prevent yourPCfrom going tosleep.

Before you leave, do check some quick tips toextend the battery life of your laptop.

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PC Goes to Sleep While Streaming Video: How to Fix it#

How do I stop the PC from going to sleep while streaming?#

1. Change Power settings#

2. Prevent Windows from sleeping in UMS (Universal Media Server)#

PC Goes to Sleep While Streaming Video: How to Fix it

How do I stop the PC from going to sleep while streaming?

1. Change Power settings

2. Prevent Windows from sleeping in UMS (Universal Media Server)