{"id":8328,"date":"2022-08-21T17:25:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T11:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=8328"},"modified":"2022-08-18T18:52:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T13:22:26","slug":"fix-windows-11-wont-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/fix-windows-11-wont-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix &#8211; Windows 11 Won&#8217;t Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>My desktop running Windows 11 no longer gets into sleep mode. The keyboard and mouse shut down, but the desktop is idle with the CPU fan cycling. The only way to turn it on is to use the Power button and restart the PC. Is there any fix for the Windows 11 won\u2019t sleep issue?<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there\u2019s a fix for this problem, and this post explains all the workable ways to troubleshoot the issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Must Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-free-up-space-in-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Free Up Space in Windows 11,10<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What is Sleep Mode in Windows 11?<\/h3>\n<p>To help save energy for your electronic devices, Sleep mode (standby mode) is a great feature built into all versions of Windows operating systems. The mode shuts down the hard disk and screen. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-optimize-ram-on-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RAM<\/a> keeps refreshing, so you don\u2019t need to wait for the machine to reboot. It makes resuming work from where you left off accessible.<\/p>\n<h2>Fix &#8211; Windows 11 PC Won&#8217;t Go to Sleep<\/h2>\n<p>Before getting into details, let&#8217;s understand the difference between sleep mode and hibernation. Sleep mode saves power while hibernation mode saves data. Now that we know what sleep mode is and how it differs from hibernation mode, it&#8217;s time to learn how to troubleshoot Windows 11 sleep mode issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer\u2019s Tip <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Often junk files and cluttered data are also responsible for Windows 11 not going into sleep mode. The best way to clean this unwanted data is to use a PC cleaner application that accurately detects and wipes these files without hassle. One such tool that you can give a try is Advanced System Optimizer.<\/p>\n<p>This PC Optimization tool provides 20+ tweaking modules that help clean malware, update drivers, clean duplicates, protect digital footprints, optimize disk, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-clean-invalid-registry-entries-on-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remove invalid registry entries<\/a>, and more. To get it, click the button below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6248\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/smart-pc-care.jpg\" alt=\"smart pc care\" width=\"645\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/smart-pc-care.jpg 773w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/smart-pc-care-300x215.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/smart-pc-care-768x550.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8328,pos-1,\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/download-product\/aso\/w\/8328\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'fix-windows-11-wont-sleep', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1 &#8211; Ensure Sleep Mode Is Enabled<\/h3>\n<p>When your Windows 11 PC fails to enter sleep mode, check whether the Sleep mode is enabled or not. To do so, go to the Power Options menu &amp; review your PC\u2018s hibernation settings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press Windows + I to open the Settings<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>System<\/strong> &gt; choose <strong>Power &amp; battery<\/strong> from the right pane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8339 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/choose-Power-battery-.jpg\" alt=\"choose Power &amp; battery\" width=\"602\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/choose-Power-battery-.jpg 602w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/choose-Power-battery--300x126.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Double-click the <strong>Screen and sleep<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>To put the PC into sleep mode, set a timer for each option you see in the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8346 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PC-into-sleep-mode.jpg\" alt=\"PC into sleep mode\" width=\"720\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PC-into-sleep-mode.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PC-into-sleep-mode-300x142.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PC-into-sleep-mode-768x364.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Must Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/clean-junk-files-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Clean Junk Files In Windows 11 &amp; 10?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Method 2 &#8211; Restore Power Plan\u2019s Default Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Windows 11 allows creating and changing settings for various power plans. This helps alter incorrectly specified options in power plans as they may cause Windows 11 not to go into sleep mode.<\/p>\n<p>To get around this problem, restore power plan settings to default.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press Windows + R &gt; type Control and press the Enter key.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Hardware and Sound<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Power Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Change plan settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8349 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/power-options.jpg\" alt=\"power options\" width=\"726\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/power-options.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/power-options-300x128.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/power-options-768x327.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <strong>Restore default settings for this plan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8337 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/change-advanced-setting.jpg\" alt=\"change advanced setting\" width=\"674\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/change-advanced-setting.jpg 775w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/change-advanced-setting-300x163.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/change-advanced-setting-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm the action by clicking Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 3 &#8211; Edit Network Adapter Properties<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.<\/li>\n<li>Double click Network adapters to expand it.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on the network adapter with the yellow exclamation mark, or if you think it is creating a problem &gt; select Properties.<\/li>\n<li>Click the Power Management tab.<\/li>\n<li>Check the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/computer-turn-off.jpg\" alt=\"computer turn off\" width=\"402\" height=\"102\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/computer-turn-off.jpg 402w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/computer-turn-off-300x76.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click OK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 4 &#8211; Disable Hybrid Mode<\/h3>\n<p>Windows 11 Hybrid mode brings hibernation &amp; sleep mode together. Therefore, disabling hybrid mode is suggested when you encounter issues with sleep mode not working.<\/p>\n<p>Later, you can activate hybrid mode if you want.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Run window by pressing the Windows + R keys.<\/li>\n<li>Type Control<strong> Panel<\/strong> and press Enter key.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Hardware and Sound<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Power Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Change plan settings<\/strong> next to your current power plan.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Change advanced power settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8341 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Disable-Hybrid-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Hybrid Mode\" width=\"675\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Disable-Hybrid-Mode.jpg 775w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Disable-Hybrid-Mode-300x159.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Disable-Hybrid-Mode-768x407.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Under Power Options, double-click the <strong>Sleep<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8348 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/power-option-1.jpg\" alt=\"power option\" width=\"483\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/power-option-1.jpg 483w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/power-option-1-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <strong>Off<\/strong> for both <strong>On battery<\/strong> and <strong>Plugged in<\/strong> options in <strong>Allow hybrid sleep<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8344 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/on-battery-option.jpg\" alt=\"on battery option\" width=\"397\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/on-battery-option.jpg 397w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/on-battery-option-274x300.jpg 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong> &gt; <strong>OK. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 5 &#8211; Disable Screen Saver<\/h3>\n<p>Disable the screensaver when you face difficulty putting Windows 11 into sleep mode. If this doesn\u2019t help, you can reactivate it when you want.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> by pressing <strong>Windows<\/strong> + <strong>I<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Personalization<\/strong> &gt; select <strong>Lock screen<\/strong> &gt; s<strong>creen saver<\/strong> at the bottom of the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8350 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/screen-lock-screen.jpg\" alt=\"screen lock screen\" width=\"660\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/screen-lock-screen.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/screen-lock-screen-300x163.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/screen-lock-screen-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <strong>(None)<\/strong> from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8351 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/screen-saver-settings.jpg\" alt=\"screen saver settings\" width=\"481\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/screen-saver-settings.jpg 481w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/screen-saver-settings-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong> &gt; <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 6 &#8211; Use Power Troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p>To fix different Windows-related issues, Windows 11 offers multiple troubleshooters. Hence, to fix the sleep mode not working, use the Power troubleshooter to detect and resolve your problems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press Windows + I to access Windows <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>System<\/strong> from the sidebar&gt; <strong>Troubleshoot <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Other troubleshooters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8352 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/troubleshoot-.jpg\" alt=\"troubleshoot\" width=\"704\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/troubleshoot-.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/troubleshoot--300x122.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/troubleshoot--768x312.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click R<strong>un<\/strong> next to <strong>Power<\/strong> on the troubleshooter screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8345 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/other-troubeshoot.jpg\" alt=\"other troubeshoot\" width=\"722\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/other-troubeshoot.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/other-troubeshoot-300x108.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/other-troubeshoot-768x276.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wait for the troubleshooter to detect and fix the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 7 &#8211; Disable Devices to Wake Up Your Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>If your Windows 11 isn\u2019t going into sleep mode, it seems one of the connected devices is waking the system up from sleep. Usually, these devices are mice, keyboards, and trackpads.<\/p>\n<p>To check this, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press Windows + X &gt; select <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Double click <strong>Mice and other pointing devices &gt; <\/strong>right-click your mouse &gt; <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8342 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk-drives.jpg\" alt=\"disk drives\" width=\"579\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk-drives.jpg 688w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk-drives-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <strong>Power Management<\/strong> tab &gt; uncheck the <strong>Allow this device to wake the computer<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8347 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/power-managemant.jpg\" alt=\"power managemant\" width=\"527\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/power-managemant.jpg 527w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/power-managemant-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat the same steps to disable the keyboard and trackpad settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-speed-up-your-windows-10-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Speed Up Your Windows 10 Performance<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Method 8 &#8211; Check your PC for Viruses and Malware<\/h3>\n<p>If your Windows 11 PC still doesn\u2019t go to sleep, try scanning the PC for infection. You can use Windows 11\u2019s built-in antivirus tool.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the Windows search bar, type <strong>Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong> on the window that opens.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Scan options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8353 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/virus-threat.jpg\" alt=\"virus &amp; threat\" width=\"695\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/virus-threat.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/virus-threat-300x173.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/virus-threat-768x443.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose <strong>Full scan<\/strong> and select <strong>Scan now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8343 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/full-scan.jpg\" alt=\"full scan\" width=\"693\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/full-scan.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/full-scan-300x161.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/full-scan-768x411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let the tool identify and delete malware and virus infections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wrap Up <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all. With the help of these methods, you can fix Windows 11 sleep mode issue and get it working again. If this doesn\u2019t help, update your Windows 11 PC. To do so, press Windows + I and open settings. Click Windows Update.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8354 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-update.jpg\" alt=\"windows update\" width=\"685\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-update.jpg 932w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-update-300x142.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-update-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Check for updates and download and install available updates.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8338 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/check-for-windows-update-.jpg\" alt=\"check for windows update\" width=\"696\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/check-for-windows-update-.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/check-for-windows-update--300x109.jpg 300w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/check-for-windows-update--768x279.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Restart your PC to apply changes.<\/p>\n<p>This will surely help fix Windows 11&#8217;s won&#8217;t sleep issue. In the comments section below, let us know which method works best for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Must Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-deep-clean-a-pc-the-right-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Deep Clean a PC the Right Way?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My desktop running Windows 11 no longer gets into sleep mode. The keyboard and mouse shut down, but the desktop is idle with the CPU fan cycling. The only way to turn it on is to use the Power button and restart the PC. 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