How to Fix Windows 11 Unable to Enter Sleep Mode
Some Windows 11 users may encounter issues where their system cannot enter sleep mode properly. This article provides practical solutions to help you resolve this problem and restore your computer's normal functionality.
1. Check for Driver Updates
Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause Windows 11 to fail to enter sleep mode. Ensure all your system drivers are up-to-date. Using Driver Sentry is recommended for automatic driver detection and updates, saving time and avoiding errors during download or installation.
Download the latest version of Driver Sentry. After installation, open the software and click "Scan".
Once the scan is complete, locate the drivers that need updates in the results list and click "Upgrade".
Restart your computer to ensure the updated drivers take effect.
2. Restore Default Power Plan Settings
Press Windows + S, search for and open "Control Panel".
Navigate to "Hardware and Sound" > "Power Options".
Next to your current power plan, click "Change plan settings".
Select "Restore default settings for this plan" and confirm.
Restart your computer and test sleep mode again.
3. Enable Sleep Mode in Settings
Press Windows + I to open Settings, then go to "System" > "Power & Battery".
Under "Screen and Sleep", set reasonable times for "On battery power", "put my device to sleep and When plugged in", put my device to sleep.
Save the settings and check if sleep mode works properly.
4. Turn Off Hybrid Sleep Mode
Press Windows + S, search for and open "Control Panel", then go to "Hardware and Sound" > "Power Options".
Next to your active power plan, click "Change plan settings" > "Change advanced power settings".
In the pop-up window, expand "Sleep" > "Allow hybrid sleep" and set both "On battery" and "Plugged in" to Off.
Click "OK" to save changes and restart your computer.
5. Disable Fast Startup
Open Control Panel, go to "Hardware and Sound" > "Power Options".
Click "Choose what the power buttons do" on the left.
Select "Change settings that are currently unavailable", then uncheck "Turn on fast startup (recommended)".
Save changes and restart your computer.
6. Repair System Files
Press Windows + S, search for "Command Prompt", right-click it, and select "Run as administrator".
Type the following command and press Enter: sfc /scannow
Wait for the scan to complete. If corrupted files are found, the system will attempt to repair them automatically.
Restart your computer and test the sleep function.
7. Run the Power Troubleshooter
Press Windows + I to open Settings, then go to "System" > "Troubleshoot".
Click "Other troubleshooters".
Find "Power" in the list and click "Run" next to it.
Follow the on-screen instructions to detect and fix power-related issues.
After completing the troubleshooting, test sleep mode again.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve issues with Windows 11 not entering sleep mode. If the problem persists, consider contacting technical support for further assistance.
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