2,157 questions
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ASUS laptop entering BIOS
My laptop ASUS vivobook intel core i5 (running windows 11) about 5 years old has developed a recent problem, on completely random boot ups it enters BIOS mode i am able to exit and use the laptop but whenever i turn off the system and boot it up again…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
asked 2026-07-27T19:57:37.4433333+00:00
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Rayyan Mohammed
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edited a comment 2026-08-08T07:20:39.46+00:00
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Emma1-N
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I can not shut down or restart my pc.
I went to restart my computer by using the start menu and clicking the power button, but there is a message "There are currently no power options available" displayed instead of the normal "Sleep-restart-shut down" menu. What…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-08-08T06:17:11.44+00:00
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Angela Castle
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commented 2026-08-08T07:11:56.41+00:00
DaveM121
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Lenovo M90q Gen1 desktops go to sleep\hibernate and cannot be woken by mouse, keyboard or power button press - needs power adaptor disocnnecting and re-connecting to bring back to life
We have some Lenovo M90q Gen1 desktops that have worked fine for last 3 years, but now many will not wake up when they go to sleep, a keyboard tap or mouse movement or holding of the power button for a few seconds will not wake the desktop up. The…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-08-06T10:59:54.96+00:00
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Graham Duffy
105
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commented 2026-08-07T15:52:48.65+00:00
Graham Duffy
105
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"Always use energy saver" option enables energy saver when laptop is plugged in
I'm using a brand new Lenovo Legion Pro 5 laptop that I just finished setting up, and I'm going to use it for school, so I want the best battery life possible. The issue I'm facing is that using the "Always use energy saver" option keeps energy…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
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Windows 11 closing apps in sleep mode
Hello, I've noticed that Windows 11 closes apps in sleep mode, which I do not want happening. I remember in previous systems, it saved all apps (restartable or not). I want to ask, if there is a solution to this? Sometimes I walk away from my computer…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
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How to fix "Power Surge on the USB Port" Error in Windows 11 pro
I get this error when system wakes up from sleep. Windows 11 pro running on a Dell 7060 ungraded form windows 10.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
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Screen is locking after a very short period
My screen is locking after a very short period, meaning that I have to enter my password if I leave the computer for as little as 1 minute. Nothing anywhere in my settings seems to indicate why this is happening. The screen timeout settings don't seem to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-08-04T17:22:17.6066667+00:00
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David Bryan
0
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answered 2026-08-04T18:23:18.6733333+00:00
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Paulo GM
70,625
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Power Options
This is the second time this year that the power options to shut down, restart, etc. are not available. Please advise how to fix this issue.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-08-04T16:20:34.3733333+00:00
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Marcia Elsinger
0
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answered 2026-08-04T16:59:37.34+00:00
DaveM121
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My Alienware Aurora computer crashes in extended sleep mode
aurora r15 win 11 goes to sleep then after a few hours it tries to update and goes into error state and spins fans until i manually power off--craashes in its sleep. How do I get the PSU replaced?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-08-02T18:21:18.35+00:00
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Donald Seils
0
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commented 2026-08-04T01:37:33.09+00:00
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Sin-D
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Computer freezes
At startup, after entering the PIN, the monitors both show blank screens with the flower picture. No apps are showing and there is no response to anything I type.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-08-03T16:22:19.7833333+00:00
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Arnold Roth
0
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answered 2026-08-03T16:59:21.52+00:00
David-M
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Laptop not asking for password after waking from sleep on a particular user profile.
My computer is no longer asking for a password after waking up for sleep. The setting in the sign in settings is set to ask for a password but it doesn't. I've even went in the registry editor and local group policies editor but nothing. I've then…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
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asked 2025-07-29T11:56:26.2133333+00:00
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HARSH JINDAL
5
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edited a comment 2026-08-03T16:57:08.32+00:00
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BC
0
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Will there be a Windows 11 update to fix the sleep/hibernate wakeup from a mouse or keyboard? The solutions I have seen do not work.
My HP desktop with windows 11 will not wake up from sleep or hibernation mode. The screen will not turn on and the keyboard doesn't do anything. I have to hold the power button for about 5 seconds to shut down the computer, then hold the power button…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-08-01T16:43:33.57+00:00
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David Vanderpool
0
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answered 2026-08-01T17:31:12.6133333+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte
44,485
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Independent Advisor
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my shut down menu disapeared
the shut down menu is gone, I have no shut down options
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-07-30T01:41:49.1866667+00:00
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Janet Figueiredo
0
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answered 2026-07-30T02:22:11.58+00:00
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Estrella721
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Independent Advisor
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Modern Standby (S0) Fails to Enter Deep Sleep – Excessive Power Consumption and Heat Due to PDC Task Client: Windows Update Client
Dear Microsoft Support Team, I would like to report what appears to be a serious issue with Windows Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle). My laptop supports only**"Standby (S0 Low Power Idle) Network Disconnected"**, as confirmed by powercfg /a.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
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Cant sign out of Windows 11.
Hi No mater what I try, I'm unable to log out of my HP laptop / Microsoft Account. I click on my name, then when the window opens, click on 'sign out'. It seems to go through the sign out process, but when I enter my pin again, the account is still…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
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My PC absolutely will not go to sleep
My PC (Desktop) will absolutely not go to sleep when I trigger it from the start menu. I have tried everything I can find on Youtube (the powercfg commands and all) and fixes from various forums and even enabled ERP on BIOS but it still persists. when…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
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Windows was not properly shut down error after startup
Hello Ive been getting windows wasn't properly shut down on reliability monitor when I switch on my pc for the past week or so(I always select shut down from the start menu)1 possible solution I've seen is to disable fast startup if that fails what other…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-07-23T19:26:08.9933333+00:00
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Chris Johnson
0
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commented 2026-07-23T22:20:22.1066667+00:00
Chris Johnson
0
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Update KB5094126 breaks sleep mode
I just find this incredible the latest update once again breaks sleep mode. This has not been a good year for PV/QA at msft. In January an update did the same thing. I believe that was KB5074109. It was then fixed a month later. Then in March an…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-06-12T12:25:30.4466667+00:00
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Paul in PSL
10
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commented 2026-07-23T12:12:45.38+00:00
Paul in PSL
10
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wake pc from sleep using PC power button
New Dell desktop PC running Win 11. After PC goes to sleep, according to the timer set in Settings, I must push the PC Power button to wake the PC. Simply moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard does not wake up the PC. I can…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2025-11-02T02:54:50.7666667+00:00
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Todd Williams
0
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commented 2026-07-22T17:02:40.28+00:00
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Timothy Gill
0
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PC Immedietly wakes from sleep
Whenever my PC goes to sleep it wakes instantly, therefore i have to shutdown at all times or it will keep going sleep/waking. Ive had this issue forever and have tried all the common solutions. Ive disabled all devices from waking. Wake on LAN is…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,157 questions
asked 2026-07-16T09:37:17.5066667+00:00
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kyle Baker
0
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commented 2026-07-22T07:39:45.18+00:00
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Hendrix-V
17,185
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