Unable to Wake Up Windows 10 Computer From Sleep Mode

By: Waseem Patwegar

If you are unable to wake up Windows 10 computer from sleep mode using keyboard or
mouse, you will find below the steps to fix this problem on your Laptop or Desktop
computer.

Unable to Wake Up Windows 10 Computer From Sleep Mode

Unable to Wake Up Windows 10 Computer from Sleep Mode

The Sleep mode feature in Windows 10 saves battery life by automatically switching
your computer into Low Power mode after a certain period of inactivity.

After the computer goes into sleep mode, you should be able to Wake up the computer
from sleep mode by pressing any key on the keyboard of your PC or by moving the
mouse.

If you are unable to Wake up Windows 10 computer using keyboard or mouse, it is

possible that the option to Wake up computer has been disabled or the hardware on
your computer does not support this option.
1. Allow Keyboard to Wake up Computer

Follow the steps below to make sure that the option to Wake up computer from sleep
mode is enabled on your computer.

1. Right-click on the Start Button and click on Device Manager.

Open Device Manager

2. On the device Manager screen, expand the entry for Keyboards > right-click on
your Keyboard and click on Properties.

Open Keyboard Properties on Device Manager screen

3. On the next screen, select the Power Management tab and check Allow this device
to wake the computer option.

Allow Keyboard to Wake up Computer

4. Click on OK to save this setting.

If you are unable to identify your Keyboard, repeat the above steps for all other
Keyboard Devices on the Device Manager screen.

If you do not find the Power Management tab on any Keyboard device, it is likely
that the option to Wake computer using keyboard is not supported on your computer.
2. Allow Mouse to Wake Up Computer

Follow the steps below to enable the option to Wake up computer from sleep mode
using mouse.

1. Right-click on Start button > click on Device Manager.

Open Device Manager

2. On Device Manager screen, Expand the entry for Mice and other pointing devices >
Right-click on your Mouse and click on Properties.
Open Mouse Properties on Windows PC

3. On Mouse Properties screen, click on Power Management tab and check Allow this
device to wake the computer option

Allow Mouse to Wake up Computer

4. Click on OK to save this setting.

After this, you should be able to Wake computer from sleep mode by moving the
mouse.

Note: Allowing the mouse to wake up your Laptop from sleep mode can result in
accidental wake up of the Laptop while it is placed in a bag.

This can lead to generation of heat, if the laptop is allowed to remain open in a
closed bag.

Also, if you are working in a limited or cramped space, any movement or vibration
near the computer can activate the mouse and wake up the computer.
3. Disable Hybrid Sleep

The Hybrid Sleep option in Windows 10 is known to cause Sleep Mode problems. Hence,
follow the steps below to Disable Hybrid Sleep on your computer.

1. Open Settings > click on System icon.

System Settings Option on Windows PC

2. On System Settings screen, click on Power & Sleep in the left pane. In the
right-pane, scroll down and click on Additional Power Settings.

Additional Power Settings Option On Windows PC

3. Next, click on Change Plan Settings link next to the Power plan enabled on your
computer.

Change Power Plan Settings on Windows PC

4. On the next screen, click on Change Advanced Power Settings.

Change Advanced Power Settings Option on Windows PC

5. On Advanced Power Settings screen, expand the entry for Sleep > Expand Allow
Hybrid Sleep entry and disable Hybrid Sleep on your computer.

Disable Hybrid Sleep on Windows PC

4. Allow Wake Timers

1. Go to Advanced Power Settings screen using steps 1 to 5 as listed above > Expand
the entry for Sleep > Expand Allow Wake Timers and enable Wake Timers.

Enable Wake Timers on Windows PC

2. Click on Apply and OK to save this setting on your computer.

Restart your computer and see if you are able to Wake up computer from sleep mode.
5. Use Power Button to Wake Computer from Sleep Mode
If you are unable to fix the problem using above methods, update the drivers on
your computer and see if you can now find the Power Management tab in Keyboard or
Mouse properties screen.

If this does not help, it is likely that the hardware on your computer (keyboard,
Touch Pad) does not support the option to Wake computer from sleep mode.

In this case, your only option is use the Press the Power button to wake up
computer from sleep mode.