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TimButterworth
May 09, 2024Copper Contributor
8018 - DNS Client events in Event Log when laptop is asleep
Hi All, We're in the testing phase of rolling out W11 to our staff devices and are currently seeing this event appearing in Event Viewer > System when the device is asleep. It happens maybe every...
Drizzybro1
Aug 15, 2024Brass Contributor
Even when a system is asleep, some network components might still be active. Windows might try to maintain a certain degree of network connectivity in sleep states, which could trigger DNS requests.Scheduled Tasks: Some scheduled tasks or updates can wake the device or check for updates while it’s in sleep mode, leading to DNS resolutions.
Check your laptop's power and sleep settings. Configure them to set limits on what network activities can occur while the laptop is asleep. This can reduce unwanted events in the log.
The DNS Client service maintains a cache, and certain applications might interact with this service even when the laptop is asleep. Regular updates or maintenance tasks may also trigger DNS events.
Check your laptop's power and sleep settings. Configure them to set limits on what network activities can occur while the laptop is asleep. This can reduce unwanted events in the log.
The DNS Client service maintains a cache, and certain applications might interact with this service even when the laptop is asleep. Regular updates or maintenance tasks may also trigger DNS events.