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Windows 11 doesn't enter sleep mode automatically
Hi, when sleep settings are correct but the PC stays awake, something is usually making a power request.
Open Command Prompt as administrator and run:
`powercfg /requests`
That should show if an app, audio stream, driver, service, or network component is blocking sleep. Also check:
1. Power & battery settings for screen/sleep timeouts.
2. Advanced power settings for multimedia sharing and wake timers.
3. Device Manager network adapter settings, especially "Allow this device to wake the computer."
4. `powercfg /lastwake` after the PC wakes unexpectedly.
If `powercfg /requests` names a process, that is the thing to fix first. Common causes are media apps, browser tabs, backup tools, remote access tools, and outdated display/network drivers.
Hi, when sleep settings are correct but the PC stays awake, something is usually making a power request.
Open Command Prompt as administrator and run:
`powercfg /requests`
That should show if an app, audio stream, driver, service, or network component is blocking sleep. Also check:
1. Power & battery settings for screen/sleep timeouts.
2. Advanced power settings for multimedia sharing and wake timers.
3. Device Manager network adapter settings, especially "Allow this device to wake the computer."
4. `powercfg /lastwake` after the PC wakes unexpectedly.
If `powercfg /requests` names a process, that is the thing to fix first. Common causes are media apps, browser tabs, backup tools, remote access tools, and outdated display/network drivers.