Solved: Windows 10 Keeps going into sleep after 1 minute idle

After a recent Windows update/upgrade, quite a few users start experiencing a variety of problems as Windows 10 sound not working, a black screen at startup, etc. Now few users report Windows Automatically goes to sleep after every 1-4 minutes of inactivity. Also, some users face a situation where sometimes the computer stops responding after the lockout, and they had to reboot their PC.

As users report on the Microsoft forum:

Running Windows 10 working properly without any problem. But now, from the last few days (maybe after installing update), the Display goes to sleep mode again and again after every 1 minute of idle. I have disabled Sleep mode disabled from settings -> system -> Power & Sleep. 

Fix Windows 10 sleep after 1 minute idle

Sleep mode is a great way of keeping your PC ready to go at a moment’s notice without wasting power. If it stops working, it can be a difficult problem to diagnose. Here we have some solutions you may apply to fix the issue.

Here is the solution that worked out for me

Press Windows + R, type regedit and ok to open the Windows registry editor.

Here first backup registry Database then Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\238C9FA8-0AAD-41ED-83F4-97BE242C8F20\7bc4a2f9-d8fc-4469-b07b-33eb785aaca0

Right-click Attributes -> change its value 2 and ok to make the changes, close the registry editor.

Now open the control panel -> Open Power Options -> Under preferred Plan -> click on Change Plan Settings -> Change Advanced Power Settings -> Sleep -> System Unattended Sleep Timeout -> Set your preferred settings. click ok and apply to make save changes.

Update display Drivers

Outdated or incompatible display drivers can sometimes interfere with the proper functioning of sleep mode. And updating your display drivers with the latest version can potentially help resolve sleep mode issues on your Windows 10 PC.

• Press Windows + X and select “Device Manager” from the list.
• Expand the “Display adapters” category, Right-click on the display device listed (e.g., Intel HD Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce, AMD Radeon) and select “Update driver” from the context menu.

“Search automatically for updated driver software”: Choose this option to allow Windows to search online for the latest driver updates and install them automatically if available.

“Browse my computer for drivers”: If you have already downloaded the updated driver from the manufacturer’s website, choose this option to manually browse for and select the driver file.

Once the update is finished, restart your computer to ensure the changes take effect.

Alternatively, you can visit the manufacturer’s website for each device and manually download the latest drivers.

Run Power Troubleshooter

Microsoft has especially designed a power troubleshooter tool to fix this type of power, sleep, hibernate related problems. Run the troubleshooter by following the steps below to resolve the most common problems with your power plan.

• Click on the start menu search, type troubleshoot, and hit the enter key.
• Scroll down look for power, select the same and click on Run the troubleshooter.
• Let Windows check and fix different power (sleep, hibernate, shutdown) related problems.
• After completing the troubleshooting process, restart Windows and check the problem is resolved.

Disable Power Management for Specific Devices

Certain devices, like network adapters or USB controllers, may have power management settings that can cause sleep problems. Here’s how to disable power management for specific devices:

• Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager
• Locate the device you want to modify, right-click on it, and select “Properties.”
• In the Properties window, go to the “Power Management” tab. and Clear the checkbox that says, “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.”
• Click “OK” to save the changes Repeat these steps for other devices if necessary.

Check for System Updates

Windows updates often include bug fixes and patches that address various issues, including sleep-related problems. To check for updates:

• • Click on the Start button and select “Settings.”
  • Go to “Update & Security” and click on “Windows Update.”
  • Click on “Check for updates” and allow Windows to download and install any available updates.
  • Restart your computer after the updates are installed.

Disable Sleep Mode via Command Prompt

If none of the above steps resolved the issue, you can try disabling sleep mode entirely using Command Prompt:

• Press Windows + X and select “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Windows PowerShell (Admin).”
• Type the following command and press Enter: powercfg -h off 
• This command disables hibernation, which can sometimes interfere with sleep mode.
• Restart your computer to apply the changes.