Windows 11 device remains active instead of resting.
Windows 11 device remains active instead of resting.
My Windows PC isn't shutting down properly. Pressing sleep from the start menu causes the screen to turn off, but the computer stays on. When I shake the mouse, the screen lights up and the PC unlocks. Things I've attempted - I ran sfc /scannow to repair any damaged files, which helped a bit but the issue persists. - I also removed some extra peripherals without resolving it.
It might relate to your BIOS configuration. Avoid hibernation in Windows for a consistent performance.
Sleep and hibernation serve distinct purposes. OP is talking about sleep, where data is saved in RAM using electricity. Hibernation stores information on a hard drive or SSD without needing power. Generally, waking from hibernation is slower than restarting from scratch, which is why it's not practical.