Windows 11: Computer Won’t Wake Up From Sleep [Our Tested Solutions]

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Arsalan Shakil

As a Hardware Expert at Tech4Gamers, I bring my decade-long expertise in electronics design, embedded solutions, and prototyping. My knack for exposing misconceptions in the tech world finds a perfect outlet here.

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There are various reasons why your Windows 11 computer might not wake up from sleep mode, like problems with the graphics card, corrupt system files, incorrect power management configurations, or insufficient power supply. However, I tested many solutions that eliminated the trouble on my computer.

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Adjust Power Settings

When a computer is in sleep mode, it saves power by turning off the display and reducing the power usage of components. I turned off sleep mode in the Control Panel and got back to normal functioning. This step was also working for the users on the Microsoft Forum. Take the steps mentioned below to resolve the issue.

1. Access Power Settings: Open the Control Panel or Settings app > Power Options > Active Power Plan > Change Plan Settings.

   

2. Change Power Settings: Ensure the Put The Computer To Sleep option is set to the desired time or Never > Advanced Power Settings.

   

3. Double-Check Component Settings: Adjust the settings for components such as hard disk and processor > Apply > OK.

   

Change Sleep Mode Settings

Changing the sleep mode settings is a troubleshooting tip that can help solve issues when a computer doesn’t wake up from sleep mode in Windows 11. I modified the settings to ensure that my PC only goes to sleep after a particular period of inactivity. Users on 10 forums claimed that this step was of use to them. Also, taking this step solved the issue for us, you can take the following steps to do so:

1. Access Sleep Menu: Go to Settings > System > Power & Sleep.
2. Adjust Sleep Settings: Under the Sleep section, adjust the settings to your preferred sleep mode. 

   

3. Change Advanced Sleep Settings: Select Additional Power Settings from the Related Options. Here, you can customize the advanced power settings, including the sleep mode options such as hybrid sleep, hibernate, and sleep after.
4. Save Changes And Exit:  Click Save Changes > Exit the Control Panel.

Disable Hibernation Mode

Hibernation mode is a power-saving setting that shuts down your computer after saving its present state to the hard drive. Disabling it can prevent the computer from getting stuck in this state and not waking up from sleep mode. This is how you can move ahead.

1. Launch Command Prompt: Search Command Prompt in Windows Search Box > Run As Administrator.

   

2. Execute The Code: Type powercfg.exe /hibernate off into Command Prompt > Enter > Restart your computer to ensure the changes take effect.

Check The Event Log

Checking the event log is an advanced troubleshooting technique that can help identify the cause of the issue. It lets you analyze the recent system events and if a problem is present in any of them. If found, resolve the problem to return uninterrupted PC performance. Taking this step was of great help to us at Tech4Gamers and other users online. Take the following steps to solve the issue:

1. Open Event Viewer: Press the Windows+ X to open the Quick Link menu > Select Event Viewer.

   

2. Navigate To System Details: Expand the Windows Logs folder in the left pane > Click on the System.
3. Inspect Events: Look for any events labeled Critical, Error, or Warning that occurred before or during sleep mode. These events may indicate the cause of the issue.

   

4. Determine The Cause: Double-click on an event to view its details, including the event description, date, time, and source of the problem > Note any pertinent details that might assist in determining the problem’s root cause.

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Arsalan Shakil

[Errors Troubleshooting Expert]

Arsalan Shakil (aka GuyThatDoesEverything on YouTube) is a PC Tech Enthusiast and Electronic Geek. With over 10+ years of experience in Electronics, he then decided to explore Software Engineering to design embedded products and automate existing hardware solutions. 

When he started tearing down old cameras to understand how they worked, he was shocked (literally, when he got zapped by a flash discharge capacitor), giving him the power (debatable) to fall in love with videography/photography. He also started making some fun videos that later became YouTube tech reviews.

Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in Electronics design, embedded solutions, and prototyping
• Majored in Software Engineering
• Research paper publication in IEEE for Embedded Military Uniform & LoRa WAN wireless technology
• Specialized in IoT Solutions
• PC Enthusiast & PC Modder

In his local region, he’s known to expose cheap PSU brands, often claiming fake certification or false claims on the box. He’s a true nerd and needed some friends in his life. Then he met some guys who work at Tech4Gamers, and they also came out to be equal nerds who suggested he join Tech4Gamers as a Hardware Expert.