Switch off the Monitor

[jack// ani]

Hi there,

Is there any way to turn off the monitor through software or a shortcut and to turns it on when there is any movement on mouse or keyboard. Actually my monitor switch off button is out of order and I cannot wait of 10min before the windows turns off the monitor!!

Thanks

[rachitar]

Originally Posted by jack// ani

Hi there,

Is there any way to turn off the monitor through software or a shortcut and to turns it on when there is any movement on mouse or keyboard. Actually my monitor switch off button is out of order and I cannot wait of 10min before the windows turns off the monitor!!

Thanks

You can decrease the time to a minimum of 1 min
Right Click on desktop
Go to Screen Saver -> Power
In the option Turn off monitor you can decrease it till 1 min

[digen]

There is one little program made in Delphi which I found couple of months back when I was in the same situation as you.

http://koding.co.uk/index.php?page=monoff

I must say though its a awesome tiny program to shut off the monitor which worked for me.

But before you go ahead double clicking that file have a look at the disclaimer.

Disclaimer

As always, I must point out that you download and use this program at your own risk. I see no way it could do anything bad to your system, but if for some unforeseen reason it did do anything bad, I will not be held responsible.

[jack// ani]

Hi digen,

Thanks a lot; I was exactly looking for the same software. Now another question….how can I run this software while I’m on the login screen which comes after we press “Switch User�.

Thanks

[Netjunkie]

Why not adjust the power options in Windows itself so that the monitor can turn off after 2 or 3 min.