Windows 7 - Access denied to change lid action?

-I have recently bought a new laptop with windows 7 on it. Let me tell you i am so lost with this damn windows 7!



I want to be able to change the action for when i close the lid. I went to the microsoft website, watched a cool video thingy but i didnt have the access to change anything!



I also want to be able to change the power plan and i cant figure out how to do that either.



the reason why i want to change it from sleep when i close lid to do nothing, is that i download stuff overnight and dont want it turning itself off in the process!!



Please help!right click the battery icon that shows your battery life if you have a laptop and edit power settings.......or go to control panel and click power settings on a pc



you can then create a custom power plan or edit existing ones and I had the problem at first too but trust me windows 7 is VERY user friendly and you will get used to it fast!



If your access is denied like the title implies you need to use the computers main account (the admin account to change it, beyond that there is NO reason for it to deny you those rights.)





EDIT: Yes, if you have only one account it is the Admin account... if you are receiving a popup message when you attempt to open power settings, please post what it says on here and I will help you troubleshoot further.



BUT it should be as easy as right clicking the battery icon and selecting power options.