Windows 11 PC Sleep Mode Issue: Unresponsive Wake-Up and Fast-Spinning Fans

Anonymous
2023-09-08T20:54:13+00:00

I am encountering a problem with my Windows 11 PC where it fails to wake up from sleep mode. The only solution I've found to turn it back on is by manually switching off the power supply and then switching it back on. Additionally, I've noticed that as soon as I initiate sleep mode, my computer's fans start spinning at a high speed. This issue began occurring randomly, and I have not made any recent updates or changes to my system.

Troubleshooting Steps Taken So Far:

  1. Checked for Windows Updates: I ensured that my Windows 11 is up to date with the latest updates and patches.
  2. Driver Updates: I have also verified that all my device drivers are up to date.
  3. Power Settings: I reviewed and adjusted my power settings
  4. Enabled & Disabled Fast Startup and Hibernate
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-04T00:21:25+00:00

    Microsoft just needs to come forthright and admit they have a code flaw. NOTHING is working on resolving this windows 11 sleep to wake problem.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-23T14:44:25+00:00

    I have the same problem on my omen, i came from using a mac so never knew this was a widespread problem. I updated he bios last night as well even turned off sleep mode is there a way i can downgrade to 10 for free?

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-11T23:44:34+00:00

    Same problem here. Acer Nitro 5 laptop, all firmware and drivers up to date. Never had this problem even once with Windows 10, then updated to Windows 11 it started immediately. I have even done a clean install of Windows 11, same problem. Whether it goes to sleep after a timeout, if I select it from the Start menu, or use a FN key on my keyboard, it will lock up several times a day. The keyboard LEDs stay on and the fans spin up faster than normal when Sleep is initiated and will stay that way until I force shutdown by holding the power button. I think once it corrupted my OS because that's when I had to reinstall Windows 11, and I've also lost unsaved work, so this is a problem that MS should be paying attention to. Extremely frustrating.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-06T14:19:22+00:00

    But the question is: How do we get Microsoft technicians to pay attention to this widespread problem and resolve it? My desktop goes to sleep at the most inopportune times.

    Only hope that they actually read the forums? But it doesn't seems that M$ care that much. I just turned used a custom power profile, that turns off nothing except the screen, timeout on screen set to 10 minutes.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-06T13:39:04+00:00

    But the question is: How do we get Microsoft technicians to pay attention to this widespread problem and resolve it? My desktop goes to sleep at the most inopportune times.

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