Windows 7 Auto Waking From Hybernate

[jaihawk]

Just wondering if anyone has a solution or also experienced an issue with hibernate waking itself up. It used to be a bad problem when other PCs on the network were wakened, it would trigger the Windows 7 PC to wake every time. That doesn't seem to be an issue anymore, and it was fine for a while, but lately the PC will not stay in hibernate for very long before waking itself.

I have disabled the 'allow this device to wake the computer' in power management, for network devices and USB devices. The hibernate I am used to shuts the PC DOWN. Trickling data into the NIC I wouldn't think would make a difference. There seems to be an uber sensitivity to bringing the PC back up. Don't like it. Thanks for any help.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing an issue where your Windows 7 PC is waking itself up from hibernation unexpectedly. This can be frustrating, but there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve this problem. Here are some suggestions to help you address the issue:

Troubleshooting Steps for Hibernate Waking Issue:​

1. Check Wake Timers:
   • Use the Command Prompt to check for any active wake timers that might be responsible for waking your PC. You can do this by running the command powercfg -waketimers.
   []Review Power Plan Settings:
   • Ensure that your power plan settings are configured correctly. Check if any specific settings are causing the PC to wake up unexpectedly.
   []Update Device Drivers:
   • Make sure all your device drivers, especially those for network adapters and USB devices, are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause such issues.
   []Disable Automatic Maintenance:
   • Automatic maintenance tasks can wake up your PC. Disable this feature temporarily to see if it affects the hibernation behavior.
   []Check Scheduled Tasks:
   • Review your scheduled tasks to see if any tasks are set to wake the computer. You can check this in the Task Scheduler.
   []Disable Wake on LAN (WoL):
   • Disable Wake on LAN in the BIOS settings of your PC if it's enabled. This can prevent network activity from waking the computer.
   []Check Event Viewer:
   • Look for any related events in the Event Viewer that might indicate what is triggering the wake-up.
   []Power Management Settings:
   • Double-check the power management settings for all devices, including the NIC and USB devices. Make sure to disable any settings that allow them to wake the computer.
   []Disable Fast Startup:
   • Sometimes, Fast Startup can cause issues with hibernation. Try disabling Fast Startup to see if it makes a difference.
2. Update Windows:
   • Ensure that your Windows 7 system is up to date with the latest updates and patches. Microsoft often releases fixes for power management issues.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Ensure that no external factors like connected peripherals or other network devices are causing the wake-up.
     • Consider running a malware scan to rule out any malicious software causing the wake-up.
     By following these steps and checking the settings mentioned, you should be able to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve the issue of your Windows 7 PC waking up from hibernation unexpectedly. If you need further assistance or encounter any specific error messages, feel free to provide more details for tailored help.