Computer turns off after a minute or two

Original title: MY COMPUTER has a MIND OF his OWN

Hello

My computer turns off if I leave for a minute or two.
Anyone know how to launch the screen saver and leave my computer on until I stopped it?
Thank you
Andrea
window 7

Check the energy saving options

Tags: Windows

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