Windows 10: Cmd.exe powercfg -requests different when run within application

I am working on creating an application that monitors and controls sleep settings. I noticed that my application prevents the computer from sleeping because it uses an audio stream. I attempted to create an algorithm that would find all the drivers preventing sleep using powercfg -requests and then would override those drivers using powercfg -requestsoverride "driver name". This algorithm works, however, I noticed that when running the application, the powercfg -requests returns a different result than when opening a command console and checking powercfg -requests manually.

The first image below shows the result of powercfg -requests when I manually type it into a command window.






This second image shows the result of powercfg -requests when my application creates a command window with arguements "/c powercfg -requests"





Note these are both run while the application is running, but the second one is very different from the first one. Also the second one does not include the audio stream drivers. Both of these command windows have admin privileges and the application framework I am using is Unity. Can anyone explain why this happens and how can I query all of the drivers that are stopping my computer from sleeping?

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powercfg -requestsoverride errors

Did you run the command below to check your command. If the powercfg /requests shows the Realtek driver it use whatever it shows, as indicated by the listing after using the command.

powercfg /requestsoverride /?

 

Can't run exe file

Hello Mike,

I realize the inconvenience you are facing in running the .exe file. We will help you.

To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

• What application are you trying to install?
• Are you getting any error message when you try to install the application?
• From where did you download the application?

Please post to us with ,ore information to help you better.

 

Faulting application name: bad_module_info when trying to run exe installer

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In order to help you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the following details:

• Do you receive any error message when you run the .exe installer?
  
• Which version of Windows is installed on the computer currently? To check type:
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit Enter.
  

As you have mentioned that you have Kaspersky installed on the computer, it could be that Kaspersky is blocking the installers to run. I suggest you to try disabling Kaspersky and see if that helps. Please follow the steps to disable Kaspersky:

1. Type Kaspersky in the search bar on the
   Taskbar and open it from the search results.
   
2. Now, click on Settings.
   
3. Click on Additional and then click on
   Self-Defense.
   
4. Clear the check box for
   Enable Self-Defense to disable Kaspersky.
   
5. If you receive any prompt, click on Continue.
   
   Note: Disabling Antivirus software may open the computer to threats. Make sure to enable it after performing the troubleshooting.
   

You can also check if the application that you are trying to run is Quarantined by Kaspersky. If the application is Quarantined, restore the application and see if that helps. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Type Kaspersky in the search bar on the
   Taskbar and open it from the search results.
   
2. Click on More tools.
   
3. In the Tools window, click on
   Quarantine.
   
4. Look for the .exe installer that you are trying to run. If you find the installer, right click on it and select
   Restore to restore it to its original location.
   

Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



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