The Windows 10 settings are not functioning properly.
The Windows 10 settings are not functioning properly.
Hello everyone. I'm facing an issue with my Windows 10 setup. I installed Windows 10 Pro from the ground up on a new SSD and wanted to enable energy-saving features so the PC would enter standby after inactivity—specifically, after about 30 minutes. I also adjusted the display timeout to 10 minutes. However, the problem persists: after roughly 10 minutes, both displays (one for video output and one for DVI) turn off and back on immediately. This happens every 10 minutes without any attempt to switch into standby mode. My energy plan is balanced, and I modified several advanced settings, including hybrid standby, timer activation, powercfg /A, and wake timers. Despite these changes, the system fails to enter a proper standby state. Windows Fast Boot is disabled, and all drivers—including the realtek audio card and network adapter—are installed except the RAID driver. I also downloaded the latest Nvidia gameready driver for my graphics card. I'm seeking guidance to get my screens to power down after 10 minutes and enter a low-power state that doesn't require a reboot, similar to the default behavior. The German language settings might affect some options, but I'm sure someone can help me resolve this. Please let me know if you need more details. Thank you for your assistance.
Windows and sleep behavior can be unpredictable, as you've discovered. The /lastwake command often gives no useful data. Consider using "powercfg /requests" to investigate specific issues, though it might still return nothing. If all entries show "none," focus on identifying the exact problem. There could be many causes, but let's begin with straightforward fixes to see if they help. Your hardware doesn’t appear to match your specs, so I’ll assume you’re not using a gaming pad. Windows won’t sleep automatically when it’s connected. Disconnect any peripherals when done. You can also disable wake features in Device Manager—this may seem odd since the computer isn’t actually sleeping yet, but it can stop sleep triggers without showing up as an error in "powercfg /requests." Choose devices to adjust based on your needs; I usually start with network cards or interface devices you don’t rely on for wake functionality. For example, if you only use a keyboard, turn off the “wake” option on your mice too.
It seems to function correctly. The issue likely comes from Microsoft’s own wireless stick for their media keyboard... Thanks for your feedback. It’s helpful. I found one: Execution: [PROCESS] Device\HarddiskVolume5\Windows\System32\MoUsoCoreWorker.exe USO Worker It’s the “Update Orchestrator Service” and manages updates. Stopping it removed the warning but didn’t fix anything. I hadn’t mentioned changing the default setting on both my network cards to restrict wake requests, but I did. I wasn’t sure about disabling everything yet, so I tried your alternative idea. I have gamepads but none connected—Windows only installed recently, so nothing was plugged in. The Bluetooth stick and the unknown device for my Microsoft AI keyboard are the culprits. I tested briefly with just a minute before monitors turned off, but they stayed black instead of flickering. I’ll unplug the adapter and see if it works again, possibly letting Windows enter standby on its own. I’ll follow up soon—hopefully with a positive outcome. Thanks a lot. Sometimes simple fixes are overlooked.