Windows 10: Allow PC to turn off device

Good day


I am currently having an issue with USB and HID devices on a Del 5289 2 in 1 laptop... When I check the sleep states supported by the laptop it gives me S0 only but Windows 10 has this funny option which is ticked or turned on by default which is: "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power..." This causes devices to sleep and crash when they try to wake up. Primarily the usb hubs and touch screen on the laptop fail and the laptop is practically useless without those. Is there any way to PERMANENTLY disable the option? Either in the registry or some setting... I have disabled the sleep function already... I need something more solid... I also don't know if I should be shouting at Microsoft or Dell for this mishap... I can't spend so much money on a high end product that spends most of its lifetime at a warranty centre.


Thank you

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Autoamtically disable "Allow your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices .." popup message

Hi Damian,

To disable to the "allow your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices," you may try the suggested steps below:

• Access Control Panel (icons view), then click Network and Sharing Center.
• Click Change advanced sharing settings link on the left side of the screen.
  
• Expand the Private (current profile) or Guest or Public network profile for the one you want to turn off network discovery.
  
• Click (radio button) to Turn off network discovery for what you want to do, and click/tap on Save changes.
  
• Under the Private network profile, you can also check (off) Turn on automatic setup of network connected devices to turn off network discovery.
• Click Save changes.
• Close the Network and Sharing Center.

Feel free to post the result for us to help you further.

Regards.

 

'Allow a device to connect' is greyed out

Hi,

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Run Hardware and Device troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your USB Port. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select
  Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top
  right to Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the
  view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to check the Bluetooth Settings and check if it helps.

• 
  Open Control Panel by clicking the
  Windows + X,
  
• 
  In the Control Panel search box, type
  Bluetooth, and then click Change Bluetooth settings.
  
• 
  In the Bluetooth Settings dialog box, click the
  Options tab and do any of the following:
  
• 
  To make your computer discoverable to Bluetooth enabled devices, select the check box for
  Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer.
  
• 
  To allow you to add Bluetooth enabled devices to your computer, select the check box for
  Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer.
  
• 
  To be notified when a Bluetooth enabled device is trying to connect to your computer, select the check box for
  Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

• Install system in case
  • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
• Turn on PC
• setup HDD
• run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
  • run realtemp at the same time

• While in Prime95 test
  • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
  • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
  • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??