How do i stop my computer from going to standby when running a virus scan?

I have windows xp. I am know there is way to keep your computer running. How can i make it so that my computer will not hibernate/standby while i am doing a virus scan?

I have to restart each time and it bugs me to have to work on the computer while doing it because it slows it down.

What settings do i go into to keep my computer from going to standby while doing a scan?

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