Windows 8.1 Sleep Mode Disappeared?

I'm having the same problem.  The option for when the computer sleeps is still there and set but the computer doesn't go to sleep.  Any help would be great.

yes, I installed Windows 8.1 and now I don't see the option> Sleep with shutdown >switch>restart.

Vijay B,

This is not an issue with the computer not going into sleep mode. It is an issue with the option of telling the computer to go to Sleep is gone!

When I first installed Windows 8.1 on my computer I could right on the Start button and mouse over 'Shut down or sign out' to expand its options and there were four options: Sign out, Sleep, Shut down and Restart. Currently there are only three options - the Sleep option is missing.

I am not sure when it disappeared, but I would like it back! I have a desktop tower (not a laptop) and at night when I was done for the night I would tell my computer to go to Sleep - this was a LOT easier that shutting it down and a LOT better than leaving it active on the internet all night.

If this is something Microsoft has done, can you please UNDO it?! If this is something that maybe a program has done, can you please tell us how to restore the Sleep option?

Thank you,

Keith

V Tag try this thread I was able to fix my problem with the sleep issue THANKS TO THIS SITE. Hope it helps.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8\_1-performance/windows-81-sleep-schedule/43ac7049-c0dd-4ad5-bc22-611d4a4dc181

After upgrading to Win 8.1, sleep mode disappeared from my Power options. I only have Shut Down and Restart, where I used to have Sleep as well. Please help me to restore Sleep mode. Thank you.

Vijay B replied on

Microsoft Support Engineer

Hi,

  To resolve the issue with sleep mode, follow these methods:

Method 1: I would suggest you to run the Power troubleshooter and check if the issue persists:

a. Press Windows key to launch Start screen.

b. Type “Troubleshooting” without quotes and click on Troubleshooting.

c. In the new window, click View all on the left pane.

d. In the list of options, click on Power.

e. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

Method 2: Follow these steps to make sure Network Adapter is not interfering with computer entering into sleep mode:

a)    Press Windows Key and X Key, select Device Manager.

b)    Expand the Network Adapter, right click and select Properties.

c)    Under the power management check the box which says “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”.

d)    Press Ok.

Method 3: If the issue still occurs, I would suggest you to check if there is any devices that is preventing the computer to go to sleep mode. Follow the steps:

a) Type cmd on the Start screen and right click on it. Select Run as administrator.

b) Type the following command and hit Enter:

Powercfg -devicequery wake_armed

c) You will get the name/names of the devices. To disable a specific device from waking the computer, run the following command:

Powercfg -devicedisablewake "devicename"

Note: Make sure that you replace the “devicename”placeholder with the name of the device that you want to disable.

d) If this issue still occurs after you disable one device, disable the devices in this list one by one until you determine which device is causing the issue. If you want to re-enable a device to wake the computer, run the following command:

Powercfg -deviceenablewake "devicename" command.

 For further reference, you can refer to the link to update the display card driver to try and fix the issue:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/find-install-display-drivers

Hope it helps. If you have any further issues on the computer, please post your question regarding Windows and we will be happy to help you.