Windows 11 PC Won’t Wake Up from Sleep, How to Fix?
-
Written By Meenakshi Mamgai
-
Approved By Tanushree Chatterjee
-
Updated on 20 Nov, 2024 -
Min Reading 6 Min - Share
Summary: Is your Windows 11 PC not waking up from sleep mode? Don’t worry, you’re not alone—it’s a common issue. Let’s explore different methods to resolve it in just a few minutes.
Have you ever encountered a situation where your Windows 11 PC won’t wake up from sleep mode? It can be frustrating, especially if you have open unsaved work on the computer.
Windows 11 offers numerous features that make it a popular choice among computer users, but the ‘PC not waking up from sleep mode’ can cause a lot of inconvenience and potential data loss.
This blog will discuss various manual solutions to fix this issue and introduce a data recovery tool that can help recover any lost data. So, let’s dive in to learn more about the problem and its solutions.
Reasons Behind Win 11 PC Won’t Wake Up from Sleep Issue
There can be several reasons why a PC won’t wake up from sleep mode. Some of the most general reasons are:
- Outdated or corrupt drivers
- Incompatible hardware or software
- Power settings configuration issues
- System errors or conflicts
- BIOS or firmware issues
- Malware or virus infections
- Issues with the keyboard or mouse
- Damaged hardware components like RAM or hard drive
- Improperly configured Windows updates
- Third-party applications causing conflicts or errors.
Resolve PC Won’t Wake Up From Sleep Manually
Note – As your computer is not waking up from sleep, you won’t be able to use any quick fixes like pressing CTRL + ALT + DEL to get options to resolve it. Hence, you will need to force restart your computer using the power button present on the CPU or laptop. Simply hold the button for around 10 seconds until the screen completely turns black. Then release it and press again to power ON your PC.
Once your computer restarts, proceed with the methods mentioned below to fix the ‘PC won’t wake up from sleep’ issue.
Method 1: Use the Windows Power Troubleshooter
Windows has a built-in tool called the Power Troubleshooter to help diagnose and fix any power-related problems that might be stopping your PC from waking up from sleep. Follow these steps to use the Windows Power Troubleshooter:
- Click on Start and type “troubleshoot” in the search bar.
- Select “Troubleshoot settings” from the search results.
- Scroll down and click on “Power.”
- Click on “Run the troubleshooter” and pursue the on-screen instruction. Then, let the Troubleshooter detect any issues associated with the power supply.
- Once the scanning is done, the Power troubleshooter will provide the problem analysis. The Troubleshooter will probably fix all the issues related to the Power supply. But in some cases, it may show some guidelines to follow.
- If there are any instructions on the Power troubleshooter, follow the same. It will troubleshoot the Power related issues.
Method 2: Check if Your Keyboard & Mouse Can Wake Up Your PC
Sometimes, the keyboard or mouse may not be able to wake up your PC from sleep mode. Here’s how to ensure that they are enabled to do so:
- Open the Device Manager by pressing Windows + X and selecting “Device Manager” from the list
- Expand the two sections here one by one: “Keyboards” and “Mice and other pointing devices.“
- Right-click on your keyboard and mouse devices and select “Properties.”
- Go to “Power Management” and put a mark in front of “Allow this device to wake the computer“
- Click “OK” to save changes.
Method 3: Switch off Hybrid Sleep & Wake timers
Hybrid sleep and wake timers are two features that can prevent your PC from waking up from sleep mode. Here’s how to turn them off:
- Go to Start and type Control Panel.
- Now, click on “Power Options.”
- Click on “Change plan settings,” which is available next to your current power plan.
- Click on “Change advanced power settings.”
- Expand “Sleep” and set “Allow hybrid sleep” to “Off.”
- Click “OK” to save changes.
Method 4: Turn off Fast Startup
Windows Fast Startup is a recent addition to the operating system that aims to reduce boot time. Essentially, it puts your computer into Hibernation mode instead of Sleep, which leads to quicker data recovery and faster boots overall.
However, this feature can potentially cause issues with how certain hardware components manage power when trying to sleep or waking up from Sleep – resulting in them never sleeping at all or struggling to wake up as required depending on your specific setup.
A possible solution is disabling Fast Startup entirely, which should resolve most problems associated with this issue. Follow the below guidelines for assistance in turning off Fast Startup on your PC.
- First, launch Run by pressing Windows+ R
- Now, type powercfg.cpland press Enter.
- Click on “Choose what the power buttons do” on the left-hand side of the window.
- Click on “Change settings that are currently unavailable” at the top of the window.
- Uncheck the box next to “Turn on fast startup (recommended)” at the top of the window.
- Click on “Save changes” to apply the new settings.
- Restart your PC and try using sleep mode again to see if the issue has been resolved.
By disabling Fast Startup, you may be able to resolve any sleep-related issues caused by this feature on your PC.
Method 5: Update Drivers for Your Keyboard & Mouse
Outdated or incorrect drivers can cause your keyboard and mouse not to wake your PC from sleep mode. Here’s how to update them:
- Open the Device Manager by pressing Windows + X and selecting “Device Manager” from the list.
- Expand the “Keyboards” and “Mice and other pointing devices” sections.
- Right-click on your keyboard and mouse devices and select “Update driver.”
- Select “Search automatically for updated driver software” and follow the on-screen instructions to install any available updates.
Method 6: Reset BIOS Settings
An outdated BIOS can cause issues with power delivery to hardware components, resulting in your PC not waking up from sleep. Updating your BIOS to the latest version is a recommended solution to resolve the problem.
Most computer manufacturers now provide BIOS updates through Windows updates, which can be accessed through the Settings app. Here are the steps to update your BIOS:
- Press the Windows key + I and click on “Windows Update.”
- Click on “Check for updates.”
- See if a firmware update is available. Download and install it. You can find firmware updates under the “Firmware” section. However, if there are no updates, you need to click on “Advanced options.”
- Scroll down and click on “Optional updates.”
- Install any firmware updates available and restart your PC.
As soon as you update your BIOS, restart your system and see if the issue is resolved.
Keep your data safe and recover lost files quickly
If the problem is still the same and your computer is not waking up from sleep mode, the problem isn’t resolved. This may be due to a corrupted system file, which can result in potential data loss.
In such a situation, you can use data recovery software like Stellar Data Recovery Professional to recover your lost data.
Using this tool, you can get back your deleted or lost data files from SSDs, HDDs, USB drives, and other storage media on Windows 11 systems. Here are some more features that make this tool outstanding:
- It helps you retrieve deleted photos, files, critical documents, and more.
- The tool recovers data from encrypted, corrupted, or formatted drives.
- It recovers data from totally crashed & unbootable systems.
Final Thoughts
Encountering a situation where your computer won’t wake up from sleep mode can be frustrating and potentially cause data loss. However, following the manual solutions mentioned above, such as using the power troubleshooter, turning off hybrid sleep and wake timers, updating drivers, etc., can resolve this issue. Additionally, if you experience data loss due to this problem, professional data recovery software can help recover lost data.
FAQs
Several factors, such as outdated drivers, power settings configuration issues, hardware or software incompatibilities, malware or virus infections, and faulty hardware components, can cause this issue.
You can try using the Windows Power Troubleshooter to check if your keyboard and mouse are enabled to wake up the computer, disable hybrid sleep and wake timers, turn off Fast Startup, update your keyboard and mouse drivers, and reset your BIOS settings.
You can regularly update your drivers and Windows operating system, keep your system free of malware and viruses, maintain proper power settings, and ensure your hardware components function correctly.
Was this article helpful?
YES4 
NO About The Author
Meenakshi Mamgai is a technical content wizard who has been crafting captivating content for several years. With a pen as her wand and words as her spell, she weaves enchanting stories that engage, educate, and entertain. Whether it's code or prose, she is a wordsmith who never ceases to amaze.
17 comments
Leave a comment
Hi,
My PC issue started a year ago: after Sleep or Shutdown the fans and lights in the case remained active, i.e. don’t turn off. Otherwise Windows 11 stops and the monitor goes blank as well. So I had to switch off the button of the power supply on the rear or to press the front power button for few seconds until everything stops. Since that time I had to run the system via power on, i.e. starting the PC, no more “wake”.
Few months ago until now the problem went bigger: the PC simply doesn’t start after pressing the power button(!!!)
Sometimes it starts every day during 1-2 weeks, sometimes it doesn’t during 4-5 days. I disconnect it from the electricity for hours with power supply button on or off – that doesn’t help. Sometimes the PC starts successfully and once running, everything is just fine as if as no any problem exists. Until Sleep or Shutdown, then not starting again.
Not sure if the power supply or the motherboard are the problem because when the PC is connected to the electricity, (even not able to start) the light diode on the motherboard is lit.
I’ve searched for solution everywhere and still no any idea how to solve this terrible issue.
The power options, drivers, etc. are all ok, never played with them actually. So they are not the reason. I think the reason may be hardware. A friend advised me to disable the internal graphics card from the BIOS, no effect. Don’t don’t know what to do anymore.
Please for your help!
How do I turn off Fast Startup in Windows 11?
To turn off Fast Startup in Windows 11: Press Windows + R, type powercfg.cpl, and press Enter. Click “Choose what the power buttons do,” then “Change settings that are currently unavailable.” Uncheck “Turn on fast startup” and click “Save changes.” Restart your PC. This can help with waking issues.
I have a HP desktop core Intel. I’m currently not using the ordinal mouse or keyboard with it. I haven’t used it in about 3 months and now I can’t get it to wake up. Normally when it does this I fiddle around with it, I can tell exactly what I do to get it to wake-up but thus time it’s not paying attention me. I can’t turn up the brightness bc I don’t this keyboard doesn’t have that option. I left it unplugged for an hour and a half, still just beeping over and over. A couple times a message pooped up saying the monitor was off. I have no clue. I have very few options. Please 😣 help. I had this computer on a payment plan for a year. I am going to buy batteries for the original keyboard and mouse, maybe that’ll offer more options. Still, if there is anything you can do to help me get in, I will than ask how to make certain this never happens again, including your annitial response to problem solve in this post. Thank you !
Try reconnecting all cables and peripherals, including the original mouse and keyboard. If the issue persists, try resetting the BIOS by removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes. This can sometimes resolve power-related issues.
After trying everything else, I found it was the video cable causing the problem.
Hello Janet,
I’m pleased to hear that your problem has been resolved, and that you now have a better understanding of the issue.
My Pc is going into power save mode in 4minutes. I can’t wake it up
Hi Liz,
If your PC is entering power save mode and you’re unable to wake it up, check the power settings and adjust the display sleep time. Ensure all hardware connections are secure and update device drivers. Disable hibernation in the power options and try booting in Safe Mode to isolate any software-related issues. If the problem persists, consider consulting a computer technician for further diagnosis.
this blog fixed my issue. the problem was hybrid. after turning it to off , sleep mode works fine. Thanks a lot.
Hello Ehsan,
We’re delighted to hear that your problem has been resolved. Be sure to stay tuned to our blog for further informative content.
Workaround to reactivate mouse & keyboard
1) ++. A window with a couple of options open.
2) Select “Task Manager”
3) Close the “Task Manager”
Hi,
Thanks Philipp for the steps.
This only happens when the computer puts itself to sleep, if I put it to sleep this is NOT an issue, and ASUS has no useful suggestions regarding the matter either.
Hi John,
This article may be useful to you. You may follow all the steps mentioned in the article to resolve this issue.
I have the same issue. Did you find the solution?
Hello,
Could you please provide more details about the problem you’re experiencing? A more in-depth explanation will allow us to offer you some potential solutions.