My computer shut down/turned off in the middle of a session
Adjusting Screen Saver and Power Settings in Windows
Allowing Windows to Hibernate, Sleep, or Standby while running neurofeedback software, or downloading updates can cause problems with your software and should be avoided. If you are using a laptop, external power should always be used during a session to ensure there won't be any interruptions due to a battery depleting or power failure.
Screen Saver
Click on the windows start button
Type Screen Saver in the search box
Click on turn screen saver on or off
Click on the screen saver drop down menu
Select (None)
Click Apply
Power Settings
Click on the windows start button
Type Power in the search box
Click on Power Options
Select a Power Plan
Changing your settings to match the ones listed below:
On Battery Plugged In
Dim Display Never (or 1-2 hr) Never
Turn off Display Never (or 1-2 hr) Never
Put the computer to sleep Never Never
*These settings are for a laptop. For desktop settings, change Turn off Display to Never (or 1-2 hr) and put the computer to sleep to Never.
Click on Change advanced power settings
Click on the + next to:
+Hard disk
On Battery: 60
Plugged In: 120
+Sleep
+Sleep after
On Battery: 60
Plugged In: 120
+Display
+Dim display after
On Battery: 60
Plugged In: 120
+Turn off display after
On Battery: 60
Plugged In: 120
Click Apply, then click OK
Click Save Changes