Does Steam keep downloading in sleep mode?

avatarSinkingDuel路6 months ago
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avatarEmptyingDaisy路6 months ago

Actually, it doesn't. Downloads pause when the PC enters sleep mode because the system essentially 'sleeps', cutting off processes like downloading.

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avatarColoringNoon路6 months ago

Not at all. Your best bet to continue downloads is to adjust your computer's power settings to prevent it from sleeping.

avatarPleasingSkip路6 months ago

Well, in my experience, Steam says 'night night' to downloads the moment your PC decides to catch some Zs. No sneaky game downloading in sleep mode, sadly.

avatarVitriolingMouth路6 months ago

Nope, Steam stops downloading when your PC goes into sleep mode. Sleep mode powers down your hard drive and most of the PC, so no background downloads. You gotta keep your PC awake if you want those downloads to finish!

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