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Windows 10 PC Wakes up From Sleep by Itself? How to Stop it
Use Command Prompt to determine which device wakes up your PC
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Updated onNovember 21, 2023
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If your PC wakes up from sleep by itself, that can cause certain inconveniences and unnecessary power consumption. While this isn’t a big problem, some users can’t put their PC to sleep at all.
In case you’re dealing with such an issue, in today’s guide, we’re going to take a closer look at causes and solutions that can help you fix it.
Why does my computer wake up from sleep on its own?
How do I stop Windows 10 from waking up from sleep?
Before we start fixing this issue, try connecting your mouse or keyboard to a USB 2.0 port instead of a 3.0 port, since that can help with this and many other issues.
1. Prevent your devices from waking up the PC
Keep in mind that you might have to repeat these steps for other input devices to fix this problem.
2. Prevent the network adapter from waking up your PC
3. Use lastwake command
If you want to know more about these commands, be sure to check our guide onshell commands on Windows 10.
4. Check your scheduled tasks
Some users are also suggesting to disable this task completely. To do that, just do the following:
Other applications can also cause this problem, and users reported thatMcAfeeandMedia Centertasks are responsible for this issue, so disable them if you have them on your PC.
5. Use Command Prompt
To stop your PC from waking up, simply find those apps and change their configuration or remove them from your PC. Users reported thatVerizonapps,Go To Meetingapp andTeamweavercan cause this problem, so be sure to disable them.
6. Disable UvoSvc service
After running these two commands the issue should be resolved.
7. Modify your registry
After doing that, the problem should be completely resolved.
How do you find out what keeps waking my computer?
Alternatively, you can use the Command Prompt and commands that we used in the solutions above.
There you go, a few easy options will help you if your PC wakes up from sleep by itself. For more solutions, be sure to visit ourlaptop wakes up from sleep on its ownguide.
To ensure that no random wake-up occurs, we advise you todisable wake on LANanddisable mouse wake upas well. We have dedicated guides that explain how to configure these settings; don’t hesitate to check them out.
You can also write us below with any additional questions regarding this subject, and we will help you as soon as possible.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
