Windows locking into sleep mode

Anonymous
2019-07-06T18:08:07+00:00

2 days ago i upgraded my windows 10 to build 1903 , since then ,

randomly and during any activity (gaming , watching a video ..etc) , 

screen with the word "locking" in the middle appears for half a second and my laptop goes into sleep mode 

and then i have to turn it on again 

this never happened before the update , i tried to reset and fresh start but, nothing worked , and now i can't get back to previous build 

what do i do ? 

HELP , PLEASE

SOLUTION 

Hey guys

So, I solved the issue (for me, at least) a long time ago but forgot to report back. My apologies

Basically,

Settings -> power and sleep -> additional power settings -> change advanced power settings -> battery

Then, change critical battery action and low battery action to do nothing both on battery and plugged in

I don't know if others already solved the problem In a different way, but i Hope that helps

Have a good day

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Anonymous
2020-10-15T11:52:47+00:00

Hey guys

So, I solved the issue (for me, at least) a long time ago but forgot to report back. My apologies 

Basically, 

Settings -> power and sleep -> additional power settings -> change advanced power settings -> battery 

Then, change critical battery action and low battery action to do nothing both on battery and plugged in 

I don't know if others already solved the problem In a different way, but i Hope that helps 

Have a good day

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  1. Greg Carmack 24,780 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-07-05T17:06:27+00:00

    Keep in mind you have a one year support, repair and replacement warranty that comes with the PC so if problems persist you can call on them to fix or replace it, making sure it gets done soon enough so you can ensure the repairs work in time for the warranty expiration, or extend it.  You might also still be under Store return policy.

    That said, Use whichever method works in this link to get into Repair Mode so you can run System Restore to a point before this problem began, Startup Repair,  access the Command Prompt to run the System File Checker and a Disk Check, or do a Reset:   https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2294-advanced-startup-options-boot-windows-10-a.html

    Easiest is to force shutdown by holding in the power button three times until it starts into Repair Mode.  

    It may be necessary to create bootable media on another PC to access Advanced Startup Options to try repairs, a Reset or do the Clean install.   The bootable media has it's own set of files so that repairs or Reset might work better, doesn't require a password, and you'll have it to do a much better Clean Install. 

    To create Windows 10 Installation Media on another PC install Media Creation Tool and follow the directions here:  http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/media-creation-tool-install.  Uncheck the box for Recommended Settings to choose the exact version and bit rate for the target PC only.

     Insert media, boot it by powering up PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key given here:   https://www.sysnative.com/forums/hardware-tutorials/23010-bios-boot-menu-f-keys-hotkeys-system-manufacturer-oem.html

    If the media won't boot you may need to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup (pressing key given in chart in link above) to turn off Fast Boot or Fast Startup first.

    Choose the boot device as a UEFI device if offered,  on second screen choose  Repair Your Computer, then Advanced Troubleshoot Options, then:

    1. Try a System Restore
    2. If that fails try Startup Repair
    3. Open the Command Prompt to run System File Checker:  https://www.wintips.org/how-to-run-sfc-offline-system-file-checker-tool/ and a full Disk Check:  https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-hard-drive-fix-failures-windows-10/
    4. If those fail then go back to Troubleshoot Options to do a Reset.  

    If that fails choose Install Now, then Custom Install, then at the drive selection screen delete all partitions down to Unallocated Space to get it cleanest, click Next to let it create needed partitions and start install - this makes it foolproof.   Everything needed to get the best possible Clean Install is here:  http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows\_10-windows\_install/clean-reinstall-windows-10-upgradefactory-oem/1c426bdf-79b1-4d42-be93-17378d93e587.  It  is a better install than any amount of money can buy and a great learning experience that will make you the master of your PC because you will learn what works best and how to apply it with your own hands. 

    If you have files that aren't backed up you can use the same bootable media to try to rescue your files using these methods:  http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows\_10-update/rescue-files-when-windows-wont-start/862c143f-9239-4e63-8968-635e8ba9efd6

    I hope this helps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-07-05T06:04:54+00:00

    What if your computer isn't turning on after it said locking?? Im very sad because its my first computer and it wonr turn on and i need help, can someone please yell me what i can do to turn it on again?

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-07-04T16:50:27+00:00

    I have the same issue, has been persistent since at least September of 2019, short, 1.5 second locking screen then sleep mode, mine has the added benefit of not responding to inputs other than the power button.  Though a quick tap to the power switch will usually allow me to recover my progress with only a slight delay, more often than not I have to completely shut down and reboot my PC when this happens, with my luck it happens mid game most of the time so it really sucks considering this is an ASUS gaming laptop.

    My Dell latitude 7450 win 10-1909 has the same problem, and I have solved this problem. You can try

    1st: Upgrade Driver VGA to latest version

    2nd: Delete all Cracked Application, repack Application .... ( I deleted  IDM 6.35 Repack Silent ... Its may the cause problem)

    ..

    .

    Good luck !!!

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