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
    2024-04-04T00:33:58+00:00

    Have you figured out how to fix this?

    I have Gigabyte B550 DS3H and am having what sounds like the exact same issue. I used to happen randomly but now happens every time it goes to sleep. The mouse and keyboard don't wake it from sleep. Plugging in USB or unplugging USB devices doesn't work. Fans are spinning full speed and RGB is all lit up like my PC is working hard. The power/reset button is also unresponsive so the only way to fix is to turn off the PSU.

    Solutions I've tried:

    Bios and Drivers Updates

    Windows update

    Windows reinstall

    Fast boot disabled

    Hybrid sleep disabled

    Away Mode disabled

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-04-12T16:38:40+00:00

    Same issue here w/Gigabyte X570 mobo as of a few days ago. Also Win 11. BIOS fully updated as well.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-05T21:14:38+00:00

    Same issue here. I've updated the Bios, updated Windows 11, updated all programs, updated all drivers. STILL stuck in sleep mode, hard restart every time. For the love, is this a setting, Windows issue, or a hardware issue I'm not aware of...?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-10T12:48:55+00:00

    This Windows 11 problem has been around for months, and MS appears to be oblivious. It occurs, for me, on desktop and laptop systems. The only way around it, that I have found, is to totally avoid sleep mode. This is, of course, a big power waster. But then, it's your electric bill, not MS's.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-14T00:27:59+00:00

    I have sleep disabled and it still does it...every time.

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