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Network sharing and sleep mode

Toto_alias_eric Posted messages 111 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
Toto_alias_eric Posted messages 111 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello everyone,

After sharing a desktop computer running Windows 7 and a laptop running Windows 10, I can access the hard drives of both depending on which one I'm on.

However, as soon as either one goes into sleep mode, I can no longer access it, which is inconvenient since one is upstairs and the other is on the ground floor.

I have therefore looked for a solution and scoured dozens of forums, after which I disabled "allow the computer to turn off this device" at the network card level, and I disabled the hard drive sleep mode, but nothing works. As soon as one or the other goes into sleep mode, they are inaccessible.

Have any of you experienced this situation and found a solution? If so, I am of course all ears.

I remain at your disposal for any further information and thank you for taking the time to read my message and possibly respond.

Configuration: Windows / Chrome 72.0.3626.96

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    InformatiWeb Posted messages 1776 Status Member 458
     
    Hello,
    on Windows 7, you need to go to the control panel -> System and Security -> Power Options -> Change when the computer sleeps.

    Select "Put the computer to sleep: Never".

    PS: it's the only setting to change.

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  2. madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 488
     
    Hello,

    It makes sense, a computer in sleep mode is no longer on.
    If you want to be able to access it at any time, you need to disable the sleep mode of the entire computer.
    Basically, the computer must stay on.

    We use the "wake on lan" technology to wake it up remotely, but in any case, it will take some time to power back on.

    Best regards

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  3. jee pee Posted messages 31892 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   9 984
     
    Hello,

    It is necessary to distinguish between screen sleep, disk sleep, and PC sleep. For the latter, in Windows 10, go to settings/system/power and sleep, set "never" for battery (?) and plugged in.

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  4. InformatiWeb Posted messages 1776 Status Member 458
     
    It's logical, and Microsoft must have notified you when creating the share, as you can see below:


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    1. brupala Posted messages 111157 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14 453
       
      Indeed,
      logically, as soon as there is a network session on a machine, it should block the switch to full sleep mode.
      The screen, keyboard, and mouse can be turned off, but everything else should keep running as long as there is a network session.
      Honestly, Windows (outside of server versions) will never really be multi-user.
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    2. madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 488 > brupala Posted messages 111157 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      The standard sleep mode in Windows (for the PC itself) involves creating a cache AND turning off the computer.
      This allows the PC to remain "as is" and to restart from this "cache," a sort of partial image.
      But yes, it was the PC, whether connected or not.

      After that, we can have different levels of sleep (see the post from jee pee), but not with the standard options.

      I'm not discussing the merits or not, but that's how it is :)

      For example, on work laptops, to avoid issues when moving between the office, meetings, etc., our PCs do not go to sleep, but turn off the screen when the lid is closed. Otherwise, it's a hassle.
      It's only if the PC remains "as is" that they eventually go to sleep.
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    3. brupala Posted messages 111157 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14 453 > madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention  
       
      Yes,
      well here we're talking about a PC in server mode, you know.
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    4. madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 488 > brupala Posted messages 111157 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      Not at all, we're talking about a PC in Microsoft mode :p
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    5. InformatiWeb Posted messages 1776 Status Member 458
       
      Windows 7, 8, 10, ... are client versions of Windows.
      They are primarily intended for individuals to perform office tasks (word processing and more), play games, ...

      By default (even though it is possible), they are not designed to be used as a server.

      If you want to create a real server, consider looking into Windows Server (or a paid or free equivalent).
      In this case, the operating system will be designed for this type of use.

      PS: it's already nice of Microsoft to have warned you when you shared your folder (see my post 4 for the image)
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  6. Toto_alias_eric Posted messages 111 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1
     
    Thank you all for your responses, I will try the advice from @InformatiWeb, @MadeMyke, and @Jee pee, and I will get back to you ;)
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