In the event that the Laptop or Desktop PC isn’t in sleep mode, follow the steps below to fix and troubleshoot the issue with Sleep Mode not working within Windows 10.
Sleep Mode Not Working on Windows 10
To help preserve battery life and conserve power, Windows 10 computers are built to automatically enter sleep mode after a predetermined time period of inactivity.
When the Sleep Mode isn’t working on your PC and it stays awake throughout the day it is likely caused by a an adjustment in the Power Settings of your PC.
In some instances there are instances where the issue of the computer not entering sleep mode might be caused by the external hardware or open program that is preventing the computer from entering sleep mode.
1. Make sure you have checked the Sleep and Power Settings.
The first step is to check the “Power and sleep” setting on the system and ensure that your system is configured to enter sleep mode following a reasonable amount of time without activity.
Navigate to System > Settings and Click on Power & Sleep in the left-hand pane. In the right-hand pane, you can choose the time that you want to when your the PC to go into sleep following choice, for battery power and when connected to Power Supply.
2. Restore the default Power Plan
An easy fix to the issue with your the computer not showing sleep is reset the Default Power Saving Settings of your computer.
Click on Settings, System and choose Power & Sleep in the left-hand pane. In the right-hand-pane scroll down, and click on the Additional Options for Power Settings Link.
The next page, you can click on the Change Plan Settings, found close to the currently running Power Plan on your computer.
Next, you can click Restore Default Settings on this plan.
When the Power Settings defaults are turned on Your computer will be in sleep mode.
3. Run Power Troubleshooter
This Power Troubleshooter as available in Windows 10 can be trusted to solve the problem of Sleep Mode not functioning on your PC.
Click on Settings > Update and Security, then select Troubleshoot in the left-hand pane. In the right-hand side, click Power and then click Run Troubleshooter.
NOTE: If Troubleshooters are displayed at this point, go down , and click on Additional Troubleshooters. The next page, choose Power and then click Run Troubleshooter.
Hopefully, the Troubleshooter will be able to identify and fix the issue of Windows 10 Not Going into Sleep Mode on your PC.
4. Disconnect External Devices
As we have mentioned earlier the issue that is causing Windows 10 not going into sleep mode is believed to be due to an external devices connected directly to the PC.
Equipment like cameras, external Drives, External Drives, Microphone and many other USB connected devices may prevent your computer from entering Sleep Mode.
Other than only the Keyboard and Mouse Remove any additional USB attached devices, and then restart your computer.
5. Look for programs
If your PC is not in sleep mode, it’s possible that an open application or process is blocking it from entering sleep mode.
Enter CMD into the search bar, then right-click the Command Prompt and choose the Run as Administrator.
On the Command Prompt screen enter powercfg -requests, then hit Enter. Enter key.
When this command is completed after which, you can look for programs under the “Execution” area.
If you notice Skype as well as any other Program showing up in the command prompt Close/logout the Program.
6. To stop Mouse From Waking Up Computer
If you work in a cramped or restricted space Any movement or vibration close to the computer could trigger the Mouse which, in turn, could bring the computer up.
Just right click on the Start button, then choose Device Manager.
On the Device Manager screen Expand Mice and Other devices that point > Right-click Mouse and then click Properties.
On the Mouse Properties screen Click on the Power Management tab. Uncheck”Allow this device wake up the computer
Click”OK” to save the setting.
7. Disable Fast Start
The fast-start feature of Windows 10 can sometimes prevent the computer from entering sleep mode.
Click on Settings, System and choose Power & Sleep in the left-hand pane. In the right-hand-pane go to the “Related Settings” and click on the Additional Power Settings.
On the Power Options Screen, click on the Choose What the Power Buttons Do button.
Next, you’ll need to scroll towards “Shutdown Options” and uncheck the Turn off the option for fast startup.
Click on the Save Changes button.
8. Disable Hybrid Sleep
It is possible that the Hybrid Sleep option is not available on all computers, and it could be causing problems with power on your PC.
Navigate to System Settings, Power and Sleep Settings > Other Power Settings.
On the Power Options screen, click on the Change Plan Settings option that is next to the option you have selected.
The next page, select Change Advanced Power Settings.
The next window, select to Sleep > Sleep After and set the hybrid sleep option to an Off, both on Battery and while plugging in.
Click Apply/OK and save these settings to Power setting on your PC.