Windows 10: My PC will turn off but the fans will still run even if the monitor is also off and shows...

When this happens i have to force a power off by holding in the power button

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Windows no longer goes to deep sleep - turns monitors off, but fans still running

This is a mini desktop PC with Windows 11. Previously the PC has gone to sleep fine (turning fans off), but I had an issue with it turning on again randomly.

I did some troubleshooting, and the result is that it now does not even go to sleep properly anymore.

When I click Power -> Sleep, the monitors turns off, but the fans keeps going. I have not changed anything in BIOS.

• I unplugged all USB-devices.
  
• powercfg -restoredefaultschemes -> Did not help.
  
• powercfg -requests --> Only shows none.
  
• I made sure ALL devices in device manager has turned ON "Alow the computer to tum off this device to save power"
  

How can I find the reason the computer won't turn completely off?

 

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??

 

Windows 10 External Monitor only :: How to set Portrait orientation?

Thanks Elise,

I found more links which suggest

1. turn one of the monitor
   
2. feedback to Microsoft
   

Using Steps Recorder on Two monitors. (microsoft.com)

How to limit Problem Steps Recorder to single - Microsoft Community

I need assistance on both suggestions; how to

1. turn off laptop monitor?
   
2. locate feedback hub on Cortana?
   

My workaround is to use PowerPoint Screen Recorder but this need additional screen capture.

The reason for Screen Recorder is Windows 10 Mouse Cursor for Office Menu item disappear when select Screen Capture App. It is cumbersome to show Tech Support what is selected on Office App on captured screen...

Thanks Ahead!