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The driver_power_state_failure error, also known by the stop code 0x9F, is a common Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue on Windows. It occurs when a device driver fails to complete a power state transition within a specified time, often during sleep, wake, or shutdown. Users report this error on various laptops including ASUS, Lenovo, and Toshiba models running Windows 8.1, 10, or 11. Recurring themes include crashes after sleep mode, during inactivity, or when switching power states. Troubleshooting steps typically involve updating drivers, checking for Windows updates, analyzing minidump files, and identifying problematic drivers such as ntoskrnl.exe or tunnel.sys.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    How to Fix Driver Power State Failure on Windows 11

    If you've been abruptly jolted from your digital reverie by that infuriating Driver Power State Failure on Windows 11, you're not alone. This error can hit hard, sending your system crashing with a blue screen as if it were a dramatic plot twist in a bad movie. But fear not! We've got the...
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    • blue screen driver update driver_power_state_failure error windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    How to Fix DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE Error in Windows: A Complete Guide

    A common issue faced by Windows users is the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE error, which can lead to a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). This error typically occurs when a device or driver attempts to transition into an invalid power state. It is identified by the stop code 0x9F, which signifies that a...
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    • bsod driver issues driver update driver_power_state_failure safe mode sleep mode troubleshooting usb windows 10 windows 11 windows error windows error 0x9f windows repair windows troubleshooting
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 10 BSOD on a new Lenovo, all drivers and Updates installed

    Brand new Lenovo. Minidumps shows: Minidump 1: DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE (9f) A driver has failed to complete a power IRP within a specific time. Arguments: Arg1: 0000000000000003, A device object has been blocking an Irp for too long a time Arg2: ffffae88e022f360, Physical Device Object of...
    • Borizzz
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    • bsod debugging device driver drivers driver_power_state_failure error error analysis hardware issues kernel dump lenovo logs minidump pci.sys performance issues power management system crash troubleshooting update windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  4. raxor1234

    Windows 10 [!!!] BSOD/Black screen after wake up from sleep

    Please help, it's eating me alive! My pc crashes (BSOD, black screen (display dosen't even turn on, LED "hard drive working" indicator dosen't even flash, it's off) or to wallpaper then I scroll up to enter my password/pin and I can't type anything, then after a few seconds, boom BSOD...
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    • amd black screen bsod critical process died drivers driver_power_state_failure gtx 750 ti hardware issues memory management mobo overheating psu ram sleep issues storage system freeze troubleshooting unexpected store exception version 1709 windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 10 BSOD SPECIAL_POOL_DETECTED_MEMORY_CORRUPTION and more

    I'm new here on this forum so i'm sorry if i make a mistake here anyway about the problem of BSOD. i usually get a BSOD about DRIVER POWER STATE FAILURE or KERNEL SECURITY CHECK FAILURE. Both of BSOD are 99% never happen when i plugged or charging. But now there a new BSOD happen it...
    • sorakmony
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    • asus g551jw bsod computer diagnostics driver issues driver_power_state_failure error codes forum intel i7 memory issues nvidia gtx 960m performance ram secure_kernel_error software system error tech support troubleshooting user experience windows
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 8 Need help to troubleshoot DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE

    Hello, I bought a new computer 2 days ago and I've already encountered a DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE. Can anyone help me troubleshoot this? Attached is the dump file from the windows minidump folder. If it helps, I run a ASUS N551JK-MH71 with windows 8.1 Please help!
  7. Denis Kipchakbaev

    Windows 8 DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE on ASUS Laptop

    Hi kemical, can you give a look at my dump file, please? I'm facing the same BSOD on the very similar notebook as OP have - ASUS N551JW I have several BSODs of the same kind during the day. I have a suspicion that they only happen when the notebook powers from battery and stays in the...
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    Windows 8 BSOD during inactivity; usually DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE message; multiple files flagged

    Hi All, So I've been having a strange problem with my Toshiba Satellite laptop lately, running Windows 8.1. Been having random BSODs, usually with a DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE message. I took a look at the dump files using BlueScreenView, and in almost every occurrence, it flags the...
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    Windows 7 New drive causing very slow shutdowns.

    Hello. I am experiencing very long shut down times, lasting atleast five minutes, then reach a blue screen. The blue screen shows DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE I have recently removed my CD drive and replaced it with a Link Removed holding another hard drive. I would obviously like to resolve the...
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    Windows 8 Troubleshooting DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD on Windows 8 Gateway DX4870

    I have a Gateway DX4870 UB305 running Windows 8. On shut downor restart it sometimes has the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD. Windows Debug shows: DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE (9f) A driver has failed to complete a power IRP within a specific time (usually 10 minutes). Arguments: Arg1...
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    • bsod computer help debugging drivers driver_power_state_failure error error analysis gateway hardware issues minidump pnp subsystem power irp power transition system crash system restore tech support timeout troubleshooting windows 8
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    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 BSOD when going or recovering from sleep or hibernate mode

    Some weeks ago I made a reinstall of my Win7 Home Premium x64 (a Dell M1330 with 4gb RAM). After then, my machine starts having random BSOD errors when going or recovering from sleep or hibernate mode. The error is a DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE, with code 0x0000009f. I attach here the info...
    • ninguno
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    • bsod debugging dell m1330 diagnostics driver issues driver_power_state_failure error hibernate kernel minidump pnp lock power management ram reinstall sleep mode system crash system error troubleshooting windows 7 windows debugger
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  12. TheAndroid

    Windows 7 Toshiba Satellite BSOD: DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE in Windows 7 SP1

    I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop with Windows 7 SP1 with 4GB of RAM and i keep getting a BSOD that says DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE. I also posted a link of my .dmp file below. ​http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?21tva5yo8fyxflq
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    Windows 7 BSOD on Shutdown - DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE

    Hello, Lately I have been experiencing a BSOD when I shutdown my laptop. The computer tries to shutdown for about 5-10 minutes before finally blue screening with a DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE error. This problem does not occur every time I shutdown my laptop, but it seems that the longer my...
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    Windows 7 blue screen at win7 - Driver_power_state_failure

    im very upset.... ive just bought a new system . Samsung Cream 2333T 23" Wide 8ms PVA 1:50000 1920x1080. Gigabyte GA-PH67A-UD3 H67 CHIPSET. Intel Sandy Bridge Core i5 2300 Socket 1155 6MB 2.8Ghz Tray. Samsung 1TB=1000GB 7200RPM 32MB Sata F3 HD103SJ. Transcend 4GB Kit (2GBx2) DDR3 1333Mhz...
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    • blue screen chipset issues clean install diagnostics driver_power_state_failure gigabyte graphics card hardware hardware issues intel ram samsung sandy bridge software issues system build system error tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 [BSOD] DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE kernel debug help please

    hello I'm on a HP DV6 laptop runing Windows 7 Home Premium x64 and i'm getting a BSOD on suspend, shutdown and hibernate. System hangs for a while, then crashes. Other symptoms - I presume they're related - USB ports not working, and hanging installs and uninstalls of software (most work...
    • kempokempo
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    • bsod crash debugging driver_power_state_failure error hardware kernel laptop memory minidump software support system hang troubleshooting usb windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  16. HudsonRyde

    Windows 7 Recurring DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSoD

    about once a day my computer locks with a DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSoD with stop code 0x0000009F. then does a minidump and reboots just fine. i have tried uninstalling and reinstalling various drivers and ran a chkdsk /r but this still happens. any ideas on what is causing it? I will include...