The Windows 10 Creators Update is finally here. Although we’re still almost a week away from the official release, there are some users who already managed to install the new update through Early Access.
Even though the new update is as young as it can be, there are already some issues bothering users who installed it. One of the most annoying ones is the problem that causes Windows to randomly wake up from sleep mode.
We remind you that this was a problem in the Anniversary Update as well. So, the majority of solutions that users applied then are still relevant now. In case you’re experiencing similar issues, check out this article for possible workarounds.
What to do if your PC won’t wake up from sleep after the Creators UpdateRun Power troubleshooterTry running Power troubleshooter, a built-in tool designed for solving problems of this kind. To run it, follow these instructions:
1. Go to
Search, type troubleshoot, and open
Troubleshooting2. Under
System & Security, go to
Improve power usage3. The troubleshooting wizard will start automatically and if the tool detects any issues, it will try to solve them for you.
Using the Power Troubleshooter is the simplest workaround you can apply to this problem. If the issues with waking up remain, move on to another solution.
Run the Unified troubleshooterWindows 10 Creators Update brings an interesting feature called the Unified Troubleshooter. This feature is part of the Settings app and serves as an advanced tool for solving various system problems, including power problems.
So, open the Settings app and navigate to
Update & Security >
Troubleshoot to open the troubleshooter. Find the Power Troubleshooter and run it. If the troubleshooter finds any irregularities, it’ll automatically fix them.
Change power settingsPrevious updates can change a user’s default configuration of power buttons and it might as well be the case with the Creators Update. So, it won’t harm if you check your power button configuration once again. Here’s exactly what you need to do:
1. Open the
Settings app
2. Go to
System >
Power and Sleep >
Additional Power settings3. Now, click on ‘
Choose what the power buttons do’ from the left pane
4. Set power configuration to following:
• When I press the power button:
Hibernate • When I press the sleep button:
Turn Off the Display • When I close the Lid:
Sleep5. Now, go back to Additional Power settings (from step 2)
6. Make sure Balanced is selected under “
Plans shown under battery meter,” and click on
Change Plans7. Now, go to
Change advanced power settings8. Move down, and expand
Power Button & Lid9. Make these changes:
• Lid close:
Sleep for both options.
• Power Button:
Hibernate for both options
• Sleep Button:
Turn Off the display10. Save all changes, and restart your computer
Turn fast startup offHere’s what you need to do to turn fast startup off:
1. Type
power options in the search box > select
Power options 2. Select
What the power buttons do3. Scroll down to
Shutdown settings > tick the
Turn on fast startup checkbox >
Save changes.
source