Windows 10 won’t wake up from sleep after installing Creators Update [Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The Windows 10 Creators Update is finally here. Although we’re still almost a week away from the official release, there are some users who already managed to install the new update through Early Access.

Even though the new update is as young as it can be, there are already some issues bothering users who installed it. One of the most annoying ones t is the problem that causesWindowsto randomly wake up fromsleep mode.

We remind you that this was a problem inthe Anniversary Updateas well. So, the majority of solutions that users applied then are still relevant now. In case you’re experiencing similar issues, check out this article for possible workarounds.

What to do if your PC won’t wake up from sleep after the Creators Update

Run Power troubleshooter

Try running Power troubleshooter, a built-in tool designed for solving problems of this kind. To run it, follow these instructions:

Using the Power Troubleshooter is the simplest workaround you can apply to this problem. If the issues with waking up remain, move on to another solution.

Run the Unified troubleshooter

Windows 10Creators Updatebrings an interesting feature called theUnified Troubleshooter. This feature is part of the Settings app and serves as an advanced tool for solving various system problems, including power problems.

So, open the Settings app and navigate toUpdate & Security>Troubleshootto open the troubleshooter. Find the Power Troubleshooter and run it. If the troubleshooter finds any irregularities, it’ll automatically fix them.

Change power settings

Previous updates can change a user’s default configuration of power buttons and it might as well be the case with theCreators Update. So, it won’t harm if you check your power button configuration once again. Here’s exactly what you need to do:

Turn fast startup off

Here’s what you need to do to turn fast startup off:

Scroll down toShutdown settings> tick theTurn on fast startupcheckbox >Save changes.

If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, just let us know in the comments below!

Windows 10 won’t wake up from sleep after installing Creators Update [Fix]#

What to do if your PC won’t wake up from sleep after the Creators Update#

Run Power troubleshooter#

Run the Unified troubleshooter#

Change power settings#

Turn fast startup off#