Windows 10: Windows won't shut down, sleeps instead

Discus and support Windows won't shut down, sleeps instead in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Windows just started a new behavior. When I shut down Power->Shut down the computer no longer powers down. Instead it whirrs a bit then goes to sleep.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ejbSF, Sep 29, 2021.

  1. EJBSF
    ejbSF Win User

    Windows won't shut down, sleeps instead


    Windows just started a new behavior. When I shut down Power->Shut down the computer no longer powers down. Instead it whirrs a bit then goes to sleep. I get the flashing light indicating sleep mode. When I touch a key, it starts up again, but it's 50-50 whether it will actually resume or freeze. If it freezes, then I have to do a long press on the power button to get it to work at all.I've tried different power plans. No effect.I have the Power Button keyboard in my power plans set to "do nothing" because I keep hitting it when I'm typing. It's been this way for over a year, no problems

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    ejbSF, Sep 29, 2021
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  2. OSCARPEREZVC
    oscarperezvc Win User

    my computer won`t wake up after goes to sleep

    these computer won`t wake up after goes to sleep ?
     
    oscarperezvc, Sep 29, 2021
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  3. IAMOPERAFLUTE
    IAMOPERAFLUTE Win User
    Computer Shutting Off Instead of Sleeping

    Since October (the October update, I think), my computer is shutting down instead of sleeping. Trouble shooter or other solutions I have found here not working. (Reason #465 I wish I could have control over these awful updates.)

    Suggestions?

    Windows 10 Home 64 Bit Version 1803 Build 17134.471

    Dell XPS 9530
     
    IAMOPERAFLUTE, Sep 29, 2021
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  4. HENERAL LUNA
    Heneral Luna Win User

    Windows won't shut down, sleeps instead

    Heneral Luna, Sep 29, 2021
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