If you’re using a non-admin account, you will be asked to enter the admin password. The same can also be typed in the Run command box and then hit Enter key to open Registry Editor.Ĭlick Yes button when you see the User Account Control prompt. To open it, type Regedit in Start menu or taskbar search box and then press Enter. Before following the directions, we recommend you create a manual restore point just in case if something goes wrong while making changes to the Registry. This method can be used on any edition of Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7. Method 2 of 2 Restore shut down, restart and sleep via Registry Step 4: Select Disabled to show shut down, restart, sleep, and other options in the power menu and then click the Apply button. Step 3: On the right side, locate the policy labeled Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep and Hibernate commands, right-click on it and then click Properties.

Step 2: Once the Local Group Policy Editor is opened, navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar.

Step 1: Type Gpedit.msc in Start menu search box and hit the Enter key to open Local Group Policy Editor. Follow the instructions in Method 2 (scroll down to see) if you’re on Home edition. Note that this method works only on Pro edition of Windows 10 as Group Policy Editor is present in Windows 10 Pro, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 7 Pro and above editions only. Refer to our how to enable hibernation in Windows 10/8 guide to turn it on. Important: Hibernate option will appear only if you have turned it on. If you are on Home edition, refer to the directions in Method 2 as Group Policy is not present in the Home edition. Restore shut down, restart, sleep and hibernate options If shut down, restart, hibernate and sleep options are not appearing in the Start menu or other areas of your Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7, you can follow the directions mentioned in one of the given below methods to fix the issue.

Windows 10 missing sleep option