What is ‘Windows 11 shuts down instead of sleep’ issue?
In this post, we are going to discuss on How to fix Windows 11 shuts down instead of sleep. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘PC/Laptop Shut down instead of Sleep’ issue Windows 11: It is common Windows Problem that indicates when they attempt to turn their Windows 11 PC/Laptop in Sleep mode, the PC/Laptop shuts down instead of going to sleep. In sort, you are unable to perform Windows 11 Sleep Mode in your computer and whenever you do it manually, Windows 11 shuts down instead of sleep mode. This issue is not critical but can greatly diminish your overall experience when using your Windows computer.
There could be several reasons behind the issue can be incorrect or bad configured power settings, outdated device drivers, corruption in system files or registry, outdated Windows OS or problematic Windows OS update installed, corruption in BIOS or outdated BIOS and other Windows issues. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Windows 11 shuts down instead of sleep?
Method 1: Run Power Troubleshooter
Windows built-in Power Troubleshooter can resolve the issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘System > Troubleshoot > Other Troubleshooters’
Step 2: Find and select ‘Power’ troubleshooter, and click ‘Run’ button and follow on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting and once finished, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 2: Update Device Drivers in Windows PC
You can update all necessary device drivers to latest & compatible version in order to resolve.
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and look for the device driver showing Yellow Exclamation Mark on it.
Step 2: Right-click on device driver you want to update, and select ‘Update Driver’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish update process. Repeat the same step to update all necessary device drivers in computer. Once updated, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Download or reinstall device drivers update in Windows PC [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers to latest & compatible version using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 3: Change Power Settings in Windows PC
Changing Power Settings in your computer to set it properly can resolve the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Hardware and Sound > Power Options’ and select ‘Choose what the power buttons do’ in left pane
Step 2: Set all values to ‘Sleep’ and click ‘Save Changes’ to save the changes. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 4: Change hard disk power off settings
Modifying Hard Disk Power OFF settings in your Windows computer can resolve the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows PC using above method and go to ‘Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change when the computer sleeps > Change Advanced Power settings’
Step 2: In the opened window, expand ‘Hard Disk’ entry and under ‘Turn OFF hard disk after’ section, pick the larger number than the default from the dropdown like ‘1,000’ or even more, and then hit ‘Apply > Ok’ button to save the changes. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Enable Power Saving Mode in BIOS
Step 1: Restart your computer and when booting process initiates, press ‘F2’, ‘DELETE’ key or other BIOS Supported key on keyboard to enter into BIOS setting in Windows PC
Step 2: Once you are in BIOS setting, go to ‘Power Management setup’, search for ‘Power Saving Mode’ and change it to ‘Enabled’
Step 3: Save the changes and exit BIOS, and once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 6: Fix Windows 11 shuts down instead of sleep issue with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Windows 11 shuts down instead of sleep with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
