diff --git a/8x8_Work_Updater.ps1 b/8x8_Work_Updater.ps1
index 65af27d..6cb2731 100644
--- a/8x8_Work_Updater.ps1
+++ b/8x8_Work_Updater.ps1
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # ==============================================================================
 # Script Name: 8x8_Work_Updater.ps1
 # Description: Downloads 8x8 with a progress bar, launches an unclosable HTA 
-#              countdown prompt in the user's session (no X button), waits for 
-#              user action or 1-hour timeout, installs silently, and relaunches 8x8.
+#              countdown prompt with real-clock wall-time tracking (sleep-safe), 
+#              silently installs, and relaunches 8x8 Work.
 # ==============================================================================
 
 # Ensure script is running elevated
@@ -70,15 +70,15 @@ try {
     }
 
     # --------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    # Step 2: Generate Unclosable HTA Countdown Dialog (No Close/X Button)
+    # Step 2: Generate Sleep-Safe Wall-Clock HTA Countdown Dialog
     # --------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    Write-Host "[2/4] Generating unclosable dialog..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    Write-Host "[2/4] Generating sleep-safe unclosable dialog..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
 
     $htaContent = @"
 <!DOCTYPE html>
 <html>
 <head>
-    <title>JCT600 IT Support - 8x8 Work Update</title>
+    <title>JCT600 IT Support — 8x8 Work Update</title>
     <HTA:APPLICATION 
         ID="o8x8Update"
         APPLICATIONNAME="JCT600 8x8 Work Update"
@@ -142,32 +142,32 @@ try {
         }
     </style>
     <script language="javascript">
-        var totalSeconds = 3600;
+        // Target end time: exactly 1 hour from initial load (survives sleep/standby mode)
+        var targetTime = new Date().getTime() + (3600 * 1000);
 
         function initWindow() {
             window.resizeTo(480, 270);
             window.moveTo((screen.width - 480) / 2, (screen.height - 270) / 2);
-            updateDisplay();
+            tick();
             setInterval(tick, 1000);
         }
 
         function tick() {
+            var now = new Date().getTime();
+            var remainingMilliseconds = targetTime - now;
+            var totalSeconds = Math.floor(remainingMilliseconds / 1000);
+
             if (totalSeconds > 0) {
-                totalSeconds--;
-                updateDisplay();
+                var mins = Math.floor(totalSeconds / 60);
+                var secs = totalSeconds % 60;
+                var formattedMins = mins < 10 ? "0" + mins : mins;
+                var formattedSecs = secs < 10 ? "0" + secs : secs;
+                document.getElementById("timerDisplay").innerText = formattedMins + ":" + formattedSecs;
             } else {
                 proceedUpdate();
             }
         }
 
-        function updateDisplay() {
-            var mins = Math.floor(totalSeconds / 60);
-            var secs = totalSeconds % 60;
-            var formattedMins = mins < 10 ? "0" + mins : mins;
-            var formattedSecs = secs < 10 ? "0" + secs : secs;
-            document.getElementById("timerDisplay").innerText = formattedMins + ":" + formattedSecs;
-        }
-
         function proceedUpdate() {
             try {
                 var fso = new ActiveXObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject");
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ try {
     </script>
 </head>
 <body onload="initWindow()">
-    <div class="header">JCT600 - IT SUPPORT</div>
+    <div class="header">JCT600 — IT SUPPORT</div>
     <div class="message">
         An automatic update for 8x8 Work has been scheduled.<br>
         Please save active work or click <b>Update Now</b> to begin.
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ try {
     # --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     # Step 3: Launch Unclosable Dialog in Active User Session
     # --------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    Write-Host "[3/4] Launching prompt on logged-in user desktop..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    Write-Host "[3/4] Launching sleep-safe prompt on logged-in user desktop..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
 
     $loggedUser = (Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem).UserName
 
@@ -205,11 +205,11 @@ try {
     } else {
         $taskName = "JCT600_8x8_UpdatePrompt"
         
-        # mshta.exe runs the HTML Application natively inside the user's interactive desktop
+        # Create scheduled task configured to wake/stay active during user session
         schtasks.exe /Create /TN $taskName /TR "mshta.exe `"$htaPromptPath`"" /SC ONCE /ST 00:00 /IT /RU "$loggedUser" /F | Out-Null
         schtasks.exe /Run /TN $taskName | Out-Null
 
-        Write-Host "Prompt active for $loggedUser. Waiting for user action or timer expiration..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Write-Host "Prompt active for $loggedUser. Waiting for user action or wall-clock expiration..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
         while (-not (Test-Path $flagFile)) {
             Start-Sleep -Seconds 2
         }
