To avoid system crashes and unexpected errors, Windows user should change or disable the display and power options via the control panel, as described below:

Further information about how to locate and change the options mentioned in this section can be accessed by clicking on the Help menu within a Windows Explorer window.

Screen Saver

Double click on the Display icon in the Control Panel, and choose the appropriate option to disable the screen saver.

Power Options

Double click on the Power options icon in the Control Panel. Once the new window has opened, disable all options that hibernates or put your computer to sleep, as well as any option which turns off or dims the monitor or display.

You will also need to disable all disable all options that allow the hard drive to automatically turn off. If available you should also disable the USB Selective Suspend option as well.