{"id":447,"date":"2023-06-09T13:05:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T13:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=447"},"modified":"2025-10-17T14:59:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:59:57","slug":"windows-10-going-sleep-mode-minutes-fixed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10-going-sleep-mode-minutes-fixed\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIXED] Why Does My Computer Keep Going to Sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of dealing with a computer that keeps going to sleep, disrupting your workflow? We understand the frustration, and we&#8217;re here to help.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine this scenario: you sit down with your cup of coffee, ready to tackle your tasks, but your Windows 10 computer decides to take an unscheduled nap after just a few minutes of inactivity.<\/p>\n<p>The prevalence of excessive sleepiness in Windows 10 is becoming a common concern among users.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there&#8217;s a silver lining. Despite its annoyance, the Windows 10 sleep mode problem is fixable, and we&#8217;re here to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n<p>So, grab another cup of coffee because we&#8217;re about to show you how to keep your computer from sleeping.<\/p>\n<h2>So, How to Keep My Computer from Going to Sleep?<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve had enough of your computer&#8217;s impromptu sleep sessions, and now you&#8217;re on a mission to stop your laptop from going to sleep.<\/p>\n<p>In this section, we&#8217;ll delve into 16 effective methods and solutions to keep your computer from sleeping<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive in and discover how you can get your PC back on track by breaking its bad sleep habits.<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 1: Use Task Manager<\/h3>\n<p>First and foremost, open your <em>Task Manager<\/em> and look out for <em>not responding<\/em>\u00a0programs \u2013 they might cause the lethargy shown by your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you should do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press Ctrl + Alt + Del on your keyboard and select <em>Task Manager.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Click on the <em>Processes<\/em> tab and select the problematic program.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, click <em>End task.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2024-04-09-082036.webp\" alt=\"Click on the <em>Processes<\/em> tab and select the problematic program\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If frozen programs are not the case, keep moving ahead.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read<\/strong>: <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/change-priority-of-win10-process-with-command-line\/\">Ultimate Guide: How to Set the Priority Using Windows Task Manager<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Solution 2: Tweak Windows 10 sleep mode settings<\/h3>\n<p>To keep your laptop from sleeping, try adjusting the Windows 10 sleep mode settings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Start -&gt; Control Panel -&gt; Power Options<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Choose when to turn off the display -&gt; Change advanced power settings -&gt; Adjust the options to your needs -&gt; Apply<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your PC keeps being intolerably drowsy, try out the following trick.<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 3: Restore Power Plan defaults<\/h3>\n<p>Another tip to keep your computer from going to sleep randomly is to restore its default power plan settings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start -&gt; Settings -&gt; Power &amp; sleep<\/li>\n<li><em>Additional power settings -&gt; Choose when to turn off the display -&gt; Restore default settings for this plan<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No such option? Then go to:<\/p>\n<p><em>Choose when to turn off the display -&gt; Change advanced power settings -&gt; Restore plan defaults<\/em><\/p>\n<p>All to no avail? Then it is time to let your Registry Editor have a go.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/strong><a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/simple-guide-how-to-restore-missing-power-plans-options-on-windows\/\">Simple Guide: How to Restore Missing Power Plans Options on Windows<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Solution 4: Use Registry Editor<\/h3>\n<p>Here are 6 easy steps to fix your listless computer using Registry Editor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>Windows logo key + S<\/code> -&gt; Type <code>regedit<\/code> -&gt; Right-click on <em>Registry Editor<\/em> -&gt;<em> Run as Administrator<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the following:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Power\\PowerSettings\\238C9FA8-0AAD-41ED-83F4-97BE242C8F20\\7bc4a2f9-d8fc-4469-b07b-33eb785aaca0<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Right-<em>click Attributes -&gt; Type 2<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Close <em>Registry Editor<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Well done! Now go to: <em>Win key -&gt; Type Power Options -&gt; Open Power Options -&gt; Selected Plan -&gt; Change Plan Settings -&gt; Change Advanced Power Settings<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Click on <em>Change Settings that are Currently Unavailable -&gt; Sleep -&gt; System Unattended Sleep Timeout -&gt; Set your preferred settings<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Too early for that? Then keep working your way down.<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 5: Configure display timeout<\/h3>\n<p>You can address the \u2018Windows 10 goes to sleep too fast\u2019 drama by configuring your display timeout.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how to do that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows Key + X -&gt; Command Prompt (Admin)<\/li>\n<li>Type the commands for the times when your laptop is<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>plugged in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><code>powercfg.exe \/setacvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_VIDEO VIDEOIDLE<\/code> &lt;time in seconds&gt;<br \/>\n<code>powercfg.exe \/setacvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_VIDEO VIDEOCONLOCK<\/code> &lt;time in seconds&gt;<br \/>\n<code>powercfg.exe \/setactive SCHEME_CURRENT<\/code><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>In battery mode:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><code>powercfg.exe \/setdcvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_VIDEO VIDEOIDLE<\/code> &lt;time in seconds&gt;<br \/>\n<code>powercfg.exe \/setdcvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_VIDEO VIDEOCONLOCK<\/code> &lt;time in seconds&gt;<br \/>\n<code>powercfg.exe \/setactive SCHEME_CURRENT<\/code><\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Set &lt;time in seconds&gt; before the display timeout.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>Close everything and Restart your PC<\/p>\n<p>Does the problem remain unresolved? There is no need to despair \u2013 you still have lots of tricks up your sleeve.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related<\/strong>: <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/cmd-navigation-how-to-change-directory-in-cmd-command-prompt\/\">CMD Navigation: How to Change Directory in CMD (Command Prompt)<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Solution 6: Optimize screen saver settings<\/h3>\n<p>Tweaking your screen saver this way may save the day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Start -&gt; Control Panel -&gt; Appearance and Personalization -&gt; Screen Saver<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Set its sleep settings to<em> None <\/em>or choose the amount of time you like<em> -&gt; Restart your computer<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Saver-Settings.webp\" alt=\"Set its sleep settings to<em> None <\/em>or choose the amount of time you like<em> -&gt; Restart your computer<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Does the issue persist? Well, your battery might be feeling a bit under the weather.<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 7: Examine the battery<\/h3>\n<p>If tweaking your PC\u2019s sleep settings was to no avail, take a closer look at your battery \u2013 it might be the culprit.<\/p>\n<p>Does the issue persist only when you are running your laptop off the battery? If so, remove the battery from the laptop, wait for a while and then reinsert it.<\/p>\n<p>If your PC keeps going into sleep, we recommend you to have your computer serviced \u2013 your battery might need replacement or a firmware update.<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 8: Disable the theme<\/h3>\n<p>The sad truth is, your nice-looking theme might be the cause of your Windows 10 having a \u2018sleep disorder\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>There is nothing left to do but go back to the default theme:<\/p>\n<p><code>Windows + S -&gt; Type \u201cthemes\u201d -&gt; Go to the theme settings -&gt; Select the default theme -&gt; Exit<\/code><\/p>\n<h3>Solution 9: Update your OS<\/h3>\n<p>If your Windows 10 is acting weird and keeps falling asleep after a few minutes idle, check if there are any updates waiting to be installed on your PC<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make use of Windows Update:<\/p>\n<p><em>Start -&gt; Settings -&gt; Update &amp; Security -&gt; Check for updates -&gt; Let your Windows 10 download and install new updates<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that not only helpful updates arrive at your PC.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if you Windows 10 is suspiciously sleepy, some malicious programs might have penetrated your system and stolen a march on your antivirus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related<\/strong>: <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/do-i-need-manually-check-for-win10-updates\/\">Ultimate Guide: How to Manually Check and Install Windows Updates<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Solution 10: Run a system scan<\/h3>\n<p>Excessive Windows 10 sleepiness can be a symptom of malware infection. Indeed, some malicious invaders might have tampered with your power settings.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend you to scan your operating system with your main anti-virus software.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not have a third-party security solution installed, make use of the built-in Microsoft Windows Defender:<\/p>\n<p><em>Start -&gt; Settings -&gt; Update &amp; Security -&gt; Windows Defender -&gt; Open Windows Defender -&gt; Full<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Besides, a special anti-malware tool can contribute to the investigation into the case.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/go\/blog_auslogics_fromarticles\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/downloads\/?ref=windows-10-going-sleep-mode-minutes-fixed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/a> can detect and remove the nefarious intruders your main security solution may miss.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-remove-virus-and-other-malware-from-windows\/\">How to Remove Virus and Other Malware from Windows<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Solution 11: Run Power Troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p>To fix the issues that put your PC into sleep mode after a few minutes of inactivity, try running Power Troubleshooter \u2013 it is aimed at resolving the most common problems with your power plan.<\/p>\n<p>To run Power Troubleshooter, do the following:<\/p>\n<p><em>Windows key + S -&gt; Type Troubleshooting -&gt; Select the result -&gt; System and Security -&gt; Power -&gt; Follow the onscreen guidelines<\/em><\/p>\n<p>No luck so far? Then proceed to the following trick.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_troubleshooter\" data-cta-type=\"tsh\" data-cta-position=\"middle\" data-keyword=\"sleepmodefewminutes\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__heading_tsh\">Fix this issue quickly<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can try using a safe and totally free tool developed by the Auslogics team of experts.<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__title_tsh\">A few simple steps to troubleshoot the issue:<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__list\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Download the tiny Auslogics TroubleShooter tool.<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Run the application (no installation is needed).<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">The app will check for the issue mentioned in the article. When the scan is done, check that this is the issue you were looking to solve and click \u2018Apply now\u2019 to apply the recommended fix.<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can use the app to troubleshoot other malfunctions for free by simply typing in a brief description of the issue your PC is experiencing. Or you can scan your PC for performance issues using the My Scanner tab.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-block__win\">Developed for <br>Windows 10\/11 (8, 7, Vista, XP)<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n\t\tPlease review&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>&#8195;\r\n\t\tand&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Solution 12: Change What the Power Buttons Do<\/h3>\n<p>If none of the above has fixed your issue, try tweaking the Power Buttons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Start -&gt; Contol panel -&gt; Hardware and Sound<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Power Options -&gt; What the power buttons do -&gt; Choose Do nothing for all the options<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And what if the Power Buttons have nothing to do with your Windows 10 sleep problems?<\/p>\n<p>It is time to look for dodgy drivers.<br \/>\n<!-- no AD block (size: 728\u044590 banners: no) --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related<\/strong>: <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/simple-guide-how-to-restore-missing-power-plans-options-on-windows\/\">Simple Guide: How to Restore Missing Power Plans Options on Windows<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Solution 13: Check for problematic drivers<\/h3>\n<p>Faulty or outdated drivers can bring about Windows 10 sleep mode problems.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips to get your drivers in tip-top shape:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make Use of the Built-in Windows Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To fix your driver issues in Windows 10, try using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows Driver Verifier (S<em>tart menu -&gt; Type verifier -&gt; Enter<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Device Manager (<code>Win + X<\/code> -&gt; <em>Device Manager -&gt; Expand the device entries -&gt; Search for the problematic driver -&gt; Right-click on it and select Update Driver Software<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Troubleshoot Your Drivers Manually<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is OK to fix your drivers one by one.<\/p>\n<p>Pay particular attention to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BIOS drivers<\/li>\n<li>Network drivers<\/li>\n<li>Chipset drivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore the vendors\u2019 websites \u2013 you need the latest driver versions for your models.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\"> [EASY GUIDE] How to Update Device Drivers on a Windows 10 PC?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Use a Special Tool<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No time to handle problematic drivers on your own? Auslogics has the perfect solution for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">,<\/a><\/strong> takes care of fixing and updating all your drivers automatically. It scans your system, identifies outdated or faulty drivers, and installs the latest versions from trusted sources.<\/p>\n<p>Say goodbye to manual driver management and enjoy an optimized and stable computer performance.<\/p>\n<p>If the \u2018sleepy Windows\u2019 issue keeps cropping up despite your best efforts, hold your breath and proceed to the following tip \u2013 your BIOS might need some tweaking.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related<\/strong>: <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-if-my-drivers-are-up-to-date-on-windows-10-pc\/\">How to Check if My Drivers Are Up to Date on Windows 10 PC?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Solution 14: Reset your BIOS<\/h3>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/check-bios-manage-fixed\/\">BIOS<\/a> might cause your Windows 10 to ignore the sleep settings and take a nap after just a few minutes idle.<\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, we recommend you to take some precautions before interfering with your BIOS. Just in case.<\/p>\n<p>To create a system restore point, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Start menu -&gt; Type restore -&gt; Create a restore point<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>System Properties -&gt; Create -&gt; Describe briefly the restore point -&gt; Create<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reset-Your-BIOS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">reset your BIOS to its default settings<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn on your laptop and simultaneously press F2, DEL or F12 (the exact key depends on your laptop brand) -&amp;gt; You will enter your BIOS settings<\/li>\n<li>Find the <em>reset to default settings<\/em>\u00a0option: it can be called Reset to default, Clear BIOS settings, Load setup defaults, etc. -&gt; Select it -&gt; Enter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If there is something wrong with you PC after the manoeuvre above, restore your computer to its previous functioning state:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Start (right-click) -&gt; Control Panel -&gt; System and Security -&gt; File History<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Recovery -&gt; Open System Restore -&gt; Next -&gt; Select the latest restore point -&gt; Next -&gt; Finish -&gt; Yes<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related<\/strong>: <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/check-bios-manage-fixed\/\">What is BIOS on a Computer: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Solution 15: Check for corrupt or missing system files<\/h3>\n<p>Missing or <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/corrupted-system-files-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">corrupted system files<\/a> can cause Windows 10 sleep mode issues.<\/p>\n<p>Try resolve them, run <strong>System File Checker<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Start -&gt; Enter Command Prompt -&gt; Right-click Command Prompt -&gt; Select Run as administrator -&gt; Enter DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth -&gt; Enter sfc \/scannow<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Wait for the system scan to finish -&gt; Reboot your Computer<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Solution 16: Perform a complete checkup<\/h3>\n<p>If you are so far at a loss to explain why your PC keeps going to sleep after a few minutes of inactivity, your OS needs a comprehensive checkup.<\/p>\n<p>You can perform it manually (do not miss junk files, corrupt keys, invalid entries, and non-optimal settings) or use a special diagnostic tool to save your time and effort.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a>can help you out and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/?keyword=sleepmodefewminutes\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a>\u00a0will help you to automatically update all the drivers you have.<\/p>\n<h2>In Summary<\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, if you&#8217;re tired of dealing with a computer that keeps going to sleep and disrupting your workflow, don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ve got you covered. We&#8217;ve provided you with <strong>16 effective methods and solutions to keep your computer from sleeping.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From using Task Manager to tweaking sleep mode settings, restoring power plan defaults, and even utilizing Auslogics Driver Updater to automatically fix and update your drivers, we&#8217;ve covered it all.<\/p>\n<p>So, no need to rest when you&#8217;re on planetary duty. Follow these tips and keep your computer awake and productive.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-box\"><div class=\"faq-box__tabs\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-1\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-1\"><span> How do I turn off sleep mode?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"><\/p>\n<p>To turn off sleep mode on your computer, you can adjust the power settings. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Control Panel on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;Power Options&#8221; or &#8220;System and Security&#8221; followed by &#8220;Power Options.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Look for the option that says &#8220;Choose when to turn off the display&#8221; or a similar setting.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the settings to &#8220;Never&#8221; or a desired time period for both &#8220;On battery&#8221; and &#8220;Plugged in&#8221; modes.<\/li>\n<li>Save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By disabling sleep mode, your computer will stay awake and active without entering sleep mode automatically.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-2\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-2\"><span> Why is my computer stuck in sleep mode?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> There could be several reasons such as a power management issue, faulty hardware, or incompatible drivers. To resolve the issue, try restarting your computer, checking power settings, and updating drivers.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-3\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-3\"><span> Why does my PC keep waking up from sleep in Windows 10?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"><\/p>\n<p>Some common causes include scheduled tasks, network activity, and hardware settings. To troubleshoot the issue, you can check your power settings, disable wake timers, update drivers, and ensure that there are no external factors triggering the wake-up.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a>, a powerful system optimization tool, can help identify and resolve any underlying issues that may be causing the frequent wake-ups, ensuring a more stable sleep mode for your PC.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your computer keeps going to sleep, it can affect your productivity, which can be frustrating. However, it&#8217;s not an issue beyond your control; this problem has an easy fix. 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