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    Fix – Windows 11 PC Won’t Go Into Sleep mode

    By Viney DhimanMarch 4, 2022Updated:March 4, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Some users reporting weird issue where their Windows 11 PC won’t go into sleep mode. So what actually happens is when they try to enter PC in Sleep mode from the Power options available in the Start menu.

    • Nothing happens and PC is awake
    • Fan and background process keep running and just display turn off

    Apart from that, different users reports about different scenarios. Unfortunately, there’s no exact reason behind what blocks Sleep mode in Windows 11 from working properly.

    If you made upto this blog post then it is highly possible that the PC is not going to sleep mode properly in Windows 11 PC.

    Related reading – Fix – Windows 11 PC Won’t Wake Up from Sleep Mode

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    How to Fix Windows 11 Sleep Mode not working
    Method 1: Confirm Sleep Settings
    Method 2: Check Sensitivity settings of Mouse
    Method 3: Change Sleep Mode Settings
    Method 4: Use Windows Troubleshooter
    Method 5: Scan your computer for virus or malware

    How to Fix Windows 11 Sleep Mode not working

    To help you out, we decided to cover this blog post featuring possible troubleshooting that you can apply to solve Windows 11 sleep mode not working issue. Let’s start with the first method:

    Before you start following any method, make sure the charger is not connected to your laptop. Sometimes due to Windows 11 power settings, your computer won’t go into sleep mode when the charger is connected. So first confirm it.

    Method 1: Confirm Sleep Settings

    Launch Settings app by pressing WIN + I key combination.

    Next, you need to go to System > Power > Power & Battery.

    Power and sleep settings in windwos 11

    Here under Power section, you need to select Screen and sleep. Here, you will find two options:

    • On Battery power, put my device to sleep after
    • When plugged in, put my device to sleep after
    Screen and sleep settings in WIndows 11

    Here, you need to make sure that both options are not set to Never. If yes, then you need to select particular time period depending on your requirement.

    Method 2: Check Sensitivity settings of Mouse

    In case, you’re using Mouse on your device, then it is highly possible that it is super-sensitive mouse. And due a slight vibration happening in the mouse, your PC won’t go in sleep mode.

    According to various reports from user, decreasing the sensitivity helps in fixing the issue. Here’s how you can do that:

    Launch Settings app in Windows 11 by pressing WIN + I key combination.

    Mouse settings in windows 11

    Select Bluetooth & devices > Mouse.

    Mouse pointer speed in windows 11

    On this settings page, you need to “Mouse pointer speed” decrease the pointer settings.

    Method 3: Change Sleep Mode Settings

    Make sure that sleep settings are correct. Sometimes, 3rd party apps will interfere and change sleep mode settings. To change the power settings to default, follow these steps.

    First, open the start menu and then search for “Edit power plan” and open it.

    Search for Edit Power Plan in start menu

    Then click on Change advanced power settings option.

    Click on Advanced power settings

    In the new window, click on Restore plan defaults.

    Click on Restore settings

    Once done, go to Power options and Expand multimedia settings and then expand When sharing media option.

    Select Allow the computer to sleep option for On battery and Plugged in option.

    Select Allow computer to sleep

    Click on Apply > OK > Restart.

    Method 4: Use Windows Troubleshooter 

    Windows 11 comes with built-in troubleshooters that allow you to fix Windows 11 issues. For sleep mode, you can use a power troubleshooter. Follow these steps:

    First, open the start menu and then search for “troubleshoot“.

    Search for Troubleshoot and open it

    Click on troubleshoot settings from the list.

    In the Troubleshoot settings, scroll down and click on other Troubleshooter.

    Click on other troubleshooters

    Find power and click on Run to start the troubleshooter. Wait for the result.

    Find power and click on Run

    Method 5: Scan your computer for virus or malware

    As mentioned, 3rd party apps or viruses can cause the sleep mode not working issue on Windows 11. You can scan your PC using Windows defender or other 3rd party antivirus or antimalware apps.

    We will update the article with more methods. We have shared all working methods above to fix Windows 11 sleep mode issue.

    In case, you know any other solution that helps in fixing Windows 11 PC Won’t Go Into Sleep mode, then feel free to share with us in the comments.

    Please do not hesitate to Contact me on Twitter if you want assistance with issue related to Windows 11, Windows 10, and Edge browser. I will try my best to assist you ASAP. (Follow me first and then PM your issue on Twitter)

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