Fix Computer Won't Wake Up From Sleep Windows 11

If you are one of the windows 11 users who face the issue that their computer won't wake up from sleep. Don't worry, because it's the issue many users face on their computers.

Usually, users only have to click a mouse or press a key on the keyboard for the computer to wake up from sleep mode. The problem with windows 11 is that it gets stuck in sleep mode whether you push the power button, press a key on your keyboard or click the mouse. No budge. The only thing you can do is to force reboot the computer.

The specific reason behind this issue is yet unknown. However, it may occur because of the outdated mouse or keyboard drivers.

How to fix it?

So, here are some possible solutions to fix the issue when windows 11 is not waking up from sleep mode. These solutions are discussed one by one in detail. But before moving to the first method, check the connected wires to your computer. Make sure that all cables are perfectly connected to your computer. After that, move on to the first method.

Method # 1 Check the Mouse or Trackpad

The mouse or keyboard you are using for your computer might be the culprit behind the problem. There can be an issue with the wire of the mouse or keyboard, or maybe, if you are using a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard, the battery is low or dead.

As a result, when you try to click on a mouse or press a key on your keyboard, it won't work, and the computer will not wake up from sleep mode. So, check if the mouse and keyboard are connected correctly.

The problem might be with your trackpad if you are not using a mouse. Also, check it before moving to the following method.

Method # 2 Update your windows

If your mouse or trackpad is working fine, check if any updates are available on your Windows 11. The outdated windows files can cause many problems, including this one. Therefore, always keep your computer updated.

To check updates, go to the settings of the windows and click on windows updates. Suppose there are updates available on the right side list. Click on these updates one by one and update your windows.

Method # 3 Change the properties of the mouse and keyboard

The properties of the mouse and keyboard can be changed to help the computer wake up from sleep mode.

1. Press win + R to open the run dialogue box.
2. Write devmgmt.msc in the dialogue box and hit Enter.
3. Here, search for mice and other pointing devices and click on the arrow to its left side. Choose remote desktop mouse device properties and right-click on it. Select its properties.
4. In the menu bar, click on the Power Management Tab. You can see the "Allow this device to wake the computer” option. Check the box of this option and press ok.
5. Repeat same steps for keyboard.

Now, the issue may get solved with the help of this method.

Method # 4 Power Troubleshooter

On Windows 11, you can solve some issues with the troubleshooter option. Let’s see how you can do this.

1. Click on the start menu and write Troubleshoot. Troubleshoot settings will be visible to you. Click on it.
2. Choose another troubleshooter option from troubleshoot settings.
3. Locate the power option and press Run right next to the power option.

Wait for the result. If there is something wrong with the settings, the troubleshooter will help you find it.

Method # 5 Power plan settings

If you are using the default power plan settings, it may affect your computer in this issue. Change the power plan settings of the computer and it can resolve the problem.

1. Press win + R to open the run dialogue box and write powercfg.cpl in the box—hit enter.
   
2. Select change plane settings in this section.
3. In the change plane settings section, click on change advance power settings.
4. In the pop-up window, click on sleep to expand it.
5. Change the Hibernate after setting to never and enable Allow wake timers setting.
6. Now click on the USB settings to expand it and enable the USB selective suspend setting.
7. Click on PCI express, then select Link State Power Management. Here, choose the moderate power saving option.
8. Apply changes and hit enter.

Method # 6 Update the mouse and keyboard drivers

Update the outdated mouse and keyboard drivers. To manually update the drivers, follow the steps below.

Open the Run command by pressing the win key + R and write devmgmt.msc. Click ok.

Expand Mice and other pointing devices. Right-click on the device one by one and click on update.

Wait for a while to complete the update. After completing the updates, the issue will be resolved.

Conclusion

Suppose you don't know how to update drivers manually. You can do it with the help of a driver easy. I hope one of the above methods will help you resolve the issue. If all the methods fail to fix the problem, it's better to reinstall windows 11 on your PC.