Having trouble with your Windows 10 PC not going to sleep? Here are some troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the issue.
Check Power Settings
To troubleshoot why your Windows 10 PC won’t sleep, one of the first things to check is the power settings. To do this, go to the Control Panel and click on “Power Options.” Next, select the power plan that is currently active and click on “Change plan settings.”
Make sure the settings are configured to allow the computer to sleep. Check the options under “Put the computer to sleep” and adjust as needed.
Additionally, you can check the advanced power settings by clicking on “Change advanced power settings.” Here, you can review settings such as “Sleep” and “Hibernate” to ensure they are configured correctly.
If the power settings appear to be correct, you may also want to check for any recently installed programs or updates that could be preventing the computer from sleeping. Try uninstalling any suspicious programs or rolling back recent updates to see if that resolves the issue.
Update Device Drivers
| Device | Current Driver Version | Latest Driver Version | Update Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Card | 10.2.1 | 10.4.3 | Download latest driver |
| Network Adapter | 5.1.0 | 5.3.2 | Download latest driver |
| Sound Card | 3.0.1 | 3.2.1 | Download latest driver |
Disable Fast Startup
- Open Control Panel by typing Control Panel into the search bar and selecting it from the list.
- Click on Power Options to access power settings for your PC.
- Choose what the power buttons do from the left-hand menu.
- Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable to access additional options.
- Uncheck the box next to Turn on fast startup (recommended) to disable this feature.
- Save changes and exit the Control Panel.
Troubleshoot with Command Line
If your Windows 10 PC won’t sleep, you can troubleshoot the issue using Command Line. First, open Command Prompt as an administrator by searching for it in the Start menu and right-clicking to run as admin.
Next, type powercfg -requests in the Command Prompt window to see if any processes are preventing your PC from sleeping. This command will show you what is keeping your computer awake.
If you see any processes listed in the output, try closing those programs or services to see if it resolves the issue. You can also try running the command powercfg -energy to generate a report that will provide more detailed information on what might be causing the problem.
Additionally, you can use the command powercfg -devicequery wake_armed to see if any devices are set to wake your PC from sleep mode. If you find any devices listed, you can disable their ability to wake the computer by using the Device Manager to adjust their settings.
By using Command Line to troubleshoot why your Windows 10 PC won’t sleep, you can quickly identify and resolve the issue, allowing your computer to enter sleep mode properly.
FAQs
Why does my Windows 10 not go to sleep?
Your Windows 10 may not be going to sleep because of your power plan settings. Check the settings by searching for “Choose a power plan” in the Windows search bar and adjusting the time setting for when the computer should go to sleep.
Why is sleep mode not working?
Sleep mode may not be working due to various settings, hardware issues, power options, or configuration conflicts that prevent the computer from entering a sleep state. Additionally, Windows updates or certain installed apps that require a restart may also be causing the issue.
Why is there no sleep option on my w10?
There is no sleep option on your Windows 10 because the “Sleep” box may be unchecked in the power settings. To enable the sleep option, go to “Power Options,” then “Choose what the power buttons do,” and ensure that the “Sleep” box is checked under the “Shutdown settings” section.
