Did you know in 2019, about 1200 people went to sleep and didnt wake up?

But this wont happen to your Windows 11 PC.

For being a relatively new operating system, Windows 11 has got some bugs.

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And one of them is not waking up from sleep mode.

But it is not a big issue and pretty easy to fix.

In this article, Ive explained why this is happening and how to solve it for good.

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Knowing the problem is half the solution.

you oughta find out whats preventing the PC from waking up.

An old, outdated driver may not be compatible with the new operating system and cause some malfunctions.

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Also, Windows 11 sends out bug-fixing updates and patches more frequently for being a new OS.

Windows 11 not waking up can be one of the consequences of not updating to the latest versions.

Now that you have an idea of what could be causing this issue.

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Here are the solutions to fix Windows 11 not waking up:

1.

Change Power Plan

The power plan is the most common cause that stops Windows 11 from waking up.

you should probably change some options in the power setting to fix this issue.

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Read more on how toQuickly Create a Sleep Timer in Windows 11

2.

Reboot your gear

If a bug is causing this problem, a hard reboot will fix it.

Press the power button for a few seconds; your PC will shut down immediately.

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Press the power button again to turn it back on and check whether the issue is solved or not.

Keep Everything up to Date

Updating drivers refresh your PC and gets rid of bugs and glitches.

Also, patch your gear drivers, even plant the optional updates.

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After installation, restart the gear if required.

Quickly check out our epic guide onstop Apps running in background Windows 11. it’s crucial that you spin up the power troubleshooter and find out if anything is causing problems.

Also, check our exclusive tutorial on how toFlush ARP cache on Windows 11.

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Scan Your System

You might be facing this issue because some processes are not running correctly.

To find out if everything is okay or not, it’s crucial that you scan your system.

Heres how you’ve got the option to scan your PC:

Wait for the scan to complete.

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Solve the problems if found; otherwise, move to the next solution.

You may also like to read:enable nearby sharing on Windows 11.

As you are facing this particular issue, you should disable it.

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Disable Re-enable Hibernation

Hibernation helps to save energy.

But sometimes, it might bug out and mess up your computers sleep mode.

Its a good idea to stop and restart the hibernation process.

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Check out the easiest way toTrim video in Windows 11.

Disable Sleep Option

If your system is not waking up from sleep, dont let it sleep at all.

So, it is better just to kill the option.

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Heres the process to kill the sleep option:

Now your setup will never sleep.

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Its an easy process, but itll take some time, so be patient.

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This is a time-consuming process, but it will fix the issue at hand.

Check our exclusive tutorial onHow to Fix Blue Screen on Windows 11.

FAQs

How do I turn off hibernation in Windows 11?

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Does Windows 11 decrease battery life?

Windows 11 requires more resources and power than previous windows versions.

So it drains the battery faster.

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What is hibernate in Windows 11?

But that wont happen anymore.

Let me know if you have any questions regarding Windows 11.

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See you in the comment section.

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