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The wake conditions tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues where scheduled tasks configured to wake a computer from sleep fail to return the system to sleep afterward. A common problem discussed involves Windows 7 SP1 desktops that, after running tasks like defrag, restore, or backup with the 'wake the computer to run this task' condition enabled, remain awake instead of resuming sleep. Users troubleshooting this behavior often look for causes such as recent system changes, task scheduler settings, or power configuration conflicts. The tag focuses on resolving unexpected wake behavior related to task scheduler wake conditions.
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    Windows 7 Win7 SP1 not returning to sleep after scheduled tasks

    Within the past month or so I've noticed that my Win7 SP1 desktop has stopped returning to sleep after the task scheduler runs any one of the 3 scheduled tasks for which "wake the computer..." is set as a condition. I put the system to sleep each night with "defrag", "restore" and "backup" set...
    • proteus459
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    • backup defrag restore sleep mode sp1 system behavior task scheduler wake conditions windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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