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.

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

Sometimes my computer just doesn't want to stay asleep. I can hit the sleep button, see the screen go black, hear the fans stop spinning, and still be woken up by blinding lights in the middle of the ...

Learn how to disable Windows 11 hibernate after sleep with our step-by-step guide. Fix annoying power issues, extend battery ...