Microsoft might have fixed that bug with shutdowns, but its latest Windows 11 update means sleep mode now locks up some PCs.

Windows 11 KB5074109 breaks S3 Sleep mode on some PCs, causing blank screens, freezes, and adding to ongoing update issues.

My desktop Windows PC is rarely turned off, but when it is, it's hibernating, not sleeping. Similarly, I exclusively use Hibernate, not Sleep mode, on my Windows handhelds. Here's why. I Find ...

After Windows 11 January 2026 update, we're seeing reports of other issues, including a sleep problem (S3), and more.

If you find that your Windows 11 PC keeps entering sleep mode too quickly and disrupts your workflow, you may want to disable the sleep feature. Disabling sleep mode in Windows 11 is a simple process, ...

If you’re experiencing the sleep timer not working as you’d configured it to, the first thing you should do is check on the timer settings in the Control Panel. Click on the search icon on your ...

Microsoft has now admitted that the January security updates for Windows 11 23H2 can interfere with sleep mode and shutdown.