5 Fixes for Windows 11 PC Going to Sleep Randomly

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Fix 1: Reset and Change the Power Plan

If your computer is randomly going to sleep, there may be something wrong with thepower plan settings. Windows lets you decide the time after which your computer will go to sleep automatically. If it is set to a small number, say 1 minute, your computer will automatically go to sleep after being inactive for that time.

To tackle this situation, ensure the Sleep after setting is set to a higher number, like 10 minutes. Here’s how to change this setting.

Step 1:PressWin + Xand click onTerminal (Admin).

Step 2:Type the following command in Terminal and pressEnterto reset Power Configuration to default settings.

Step 3:Press theWindows + Ikeys shortcut to open theSettingsapp.

Step 4:ChooseSystemfrom the left sidebar and selectPower & batteryin the right pane.

Step 5:Click the drop-down icon next toScreen and sleep.

Step 6:Now, click the drop-down icon next toOn battery power, put my device to sleep after,and select a number. We recommend choosing 10 minutes.

Step 7:Repeat the same forWhen plugged in, put my device to sleep after, but choose 15 minutes.

Fix 2: Uninstall Recently Installed Windows Update

Microsoft regularly releases Windows updates to introduce new features and fix bugs and glitches. A computer randomly going to sleep issue can result from a system bug. If the issue surfaced because of a recent Windows update, you can choose to uninstall it.

Step 1:Go toWindows Settings(Win + I) >Windows Update.

Step 2:Click onUpdate Historyand scroll to findUninstall updates. Click to open it.

Step 3:Click theUninstall linknext to the recent Windows Update.

Fix 3: Update the Graphics Driver

Like Windows updates, check if the recent driver update started causing the issue; if not, you can use the OEM software to update the driver. If a recent update causes the problem, it’s best to roll back the driver. You can use the Display Driver Uninstaller toremove the existing driverand reinstall it using OEM software.

Along similar lines, we suggest updating BIOS or UEFI, which could fix power issues on your laptop. Sometimes, the UEFI bug causes the system to enter a sleep state prematurely under certain conditions, and updating can fix the issue. That said, follow the instructions carefully.

Fix 4: Customize the Screen Saver Settings

Windows offers various screen saver options, one of which is Blank mode. When enabled, your computer’s screen will go black and look like it is in sleep mode.

So, it could be that you misjudged the screensaver with the sleep mode. To fix that, disable the screensaver or change the Wait time.

Step 1:Press theWindows + Ikeys shortcut to open theSettingsapp and choosePersonalizationfrom the left sidebar.

Step 2:Select theLock screenfrom the right pane and chooseScreen Saverunder the Related settings section.

Step 3:In the Screen Saver Settings window, click thedrop-downunder Screen saver and chooseNoneto remove the screen saver.

Tip: You can also change the timer next toWaitto a higher number if you want to keep the screen saver but don’t want it to become active so quickly.

Step 4:After making the changes, clickApplyandOKto save the settings.

Fix 5: Keep the Computer Away From Strong Magnetic Devices

The issue of Windows going to sleep randomly is common on laptops. This can also happen when magnets in nearby devices like smartwatches and smartphones trigger your laptop’s sleep mode. We know that sounds outlandish but a user figured it out andposted it on Microsoft Community Forum.

As it turns out, magnets are on your laptop’s screen and keyboard part. When you close the lid, the magnetic sensors of your laptop detect the interaction between these magnets and put the laptop to sleep.

Now, if you bring a magnetic device near the correct spot of your laptop, the operating system thinks that the laptop is closed due to the interaction between two magnets. As a result, the OS puts your laptop into sleep mode.

To tackle this situation, the best thing is to remove any electronic device containing magnets from your laptop. Alternatively, you can customize theChoose what closing the lid doessetting in Control Panel.

Step 1:Open the Start menu, typeControl Panelin the search bar, and pressEnter.

Step 2:ChooseHardware and Sound.

Step 3:SelectPower Options.

Step 4:Click onChoose what closing the lid doesoption in the left sidebar.

Step 5:Click thedrop-down iconnext to When I close the lid option and chooseDo nothing. Select the same option forPlugged inas well.

Step 6:Click theSave changesbutton.

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Last updated on 20 April, 2024

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