2,196 questions
2,196 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off tags
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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
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2025-11-02T02:54:50.7666667+00:00
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Todd Williams
0
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commented
2026-10-08T17:51:44.68+00:00
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Steve F
0
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3 answers
on power icon message saying "there are currently no power options available"
When I click the Power icon there is just a message saying there are currently no power options available
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-10-06T21:37:32.7366667+00:00
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Tim Brosnahan
0
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answered
2026-10-07T23:30:33.94+00:00
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John DeV
170.4K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Laptop auto booting back up after shut down
Hello, Since I've installed a security patch update on windows 11 somewhere around middle of September (maybe a bit later) my laptop has been booting instantly back up after I shut it down. After booting back up it says that something is wrong with my…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-10-01T19:58:44.5166667+00:00
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Laj Dalber
0
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commented
2026-10-07T19:57:59.5133333+00:00
Laj Dalber
0
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
my laptop automatically shut down everytime close lid
im using latest model of surface laptop since last week , everytime i close lid , computer shut down (not sleeping mode) when i open lid. it doenst come back from sleeping mode. but opening from power off .and all my window and program is off how can i…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2025-07-18T13:49:45.5466667+00:00
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jindan seo
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-07T01:47:35.0433333+00:00
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Samera Anjum
0
Reputation points
2 answers
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
2,196 questions
asked
2026-07-26T10:43:30.4233333+00:00
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Martin
0
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answered
2026-10-06T16:18:14.96+00:00
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Kamran Liaquat Ali
0
Reputation points
2 answers
[Windows 11] PC turns itself back on immediately after shutdown - All standard fixes already tried
Hi everyone, I'm dealing with an infuriating issue on my Dell Latitude E7470 running Windows 11. Immediately after shutting down, the computer stays off for a few seconds/minutes and then turns itself back on. I can't isolate the cause. I've already gone…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-10-04T20:38:19+00:00
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Davide Rondinelli
0
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commented
2026-10-05T14:25:55.54+00:00
EmilyS726
271.4K
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
the issue i have a window 11 i am trying to put the power slide to 40 percent to use to save batter but it like switching like it is moving bye it self
the true thing is that in my win 11 the brightness slider like moving forward and backward everytime
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-10-03T22:29:34.37+00:00
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Quorex goodboy
0
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answered
2026-10-04T00:09:20.7166667+00:00
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SD - IA
180.7K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
how to fix Shut down option missing when I click Start button
When I click the windows Start button , I have only two options ( sign out or restart ) . Where is Shut Down and Sleep?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-09-28T20:36:45.72+00:00
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ERIC SUMMERVILLE
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-03T14:18:26.39+00:00
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Iain Thompson
0
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2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
how to fix chrome didnt shutdown properly ! restore tabs?
When i shutdown my pc i return later and turn it on i get the message "didnt shutdown properly" RESTORE? HOW DO I FIX THIS?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-05-04T14:51:36.31+00:00
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Dennis White
20
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-02T13:55:56.04+00:00
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Sherry Riley
0
Reputation points
1 answer
PC go to sleep while streaming video on a website but not on Youtube
This happened after i brought my PC to service center and they did a 'recovery'.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
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2 answers
Power options button
How do i fix the power options button? There are currently no power options available.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-09-30T07:52:19.1066667+00:00
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Donna Armstrong
0
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answered
2026-09-30T08:26:53.9433333+00:00
DaveM121
937.5K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
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in setting option power and battery not opening
in setting option i tried to open power and battery and its not opening
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-05-25T02:17:53.1733333+00:00
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nikhil syal
45
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-30T08:26:19.81+00:00
NoUserName
0
Reputation points
1 answer
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
2,196 questions
asked
2026-08-04T16:20:34.3733333+00:00
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Marcia Elsinger
0
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edited an answer
2026-09-30T08:25:38.57+00:00
DaveM121
937.5K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
PC Wakeup not showing
After my PC wakes up its not asking for my Pin anymore
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-09-22T15:10:16.54+00:00
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Frank Lamanna
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-29T23:39:21.0866667+00:00
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Emma1-N
13,430
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
my laptop doesnt have the "sleep" options in power options
Hello... About two weeks or a month ago, I started experiencing this problem. I updated my graphics card and even performed a factory reset on my laptop and installed Windows from the official website, yet the "Sleep" option is missing from…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
3 answers
I had previously troubleshooted what is waking my windows 11 laptop, but it still continues. Please advise
Hello, I previously was troubleshooting what was waking my laptop screen randomly, and was advised to use various command prompts under the administrator setting, and that resolved one aspect, but it still continues. I have ran the same commands, but…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
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3 answers
power off button
Power off button is missing from my windows 11 laptop? How do I get this back? Thanks
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-04-09T13:09:49.2466667+00:00
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Pauline Fritz
5
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-23T22:27:03.51+00:00
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Dylan Rector
0
Reputation points
2 answers
SLEEP function not working anymore
SLEEP does not work at all. Think a recent update disabled that option. SLEEP function not working anymore
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-09-23T14:05:00.25+00:00
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BLJ Service
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-23T14:40:43.62+00:00
DaveM121
937.5K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
Missing "Sleep" in power button choices and in power options
I have spent three hours troubleshooting with Lenovo Tech Support with no success. They said it's a "Windows" issue. I am running Windows 11 Pro, 24H2, OS Build 26100.5074. When I right click on the Start button and click on…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2025-09-03T02:42:33.42+00:00
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Linda Wesson
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-20T23:09:47.1266667+00:00
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Leemo Lee
0
Reputation points
2 answers
lid open and lid close power setting
my HP laptop does not power on when I open the lid. I have the settings for power on and off in that lid function. Is there any mean to pass that setting and force power on so that I could remove that setting because it is not working OS is windows 11 S…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,196 questions
asked
2026-09-19T07:04:36.74+00:00
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Jari Melanen
80
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-20T05:42:37.2933333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
78,260
Reputation points
Independent Advisor