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How to fix DRIVER POWER STATE FAILURE

Sriya Tangutur 0 Reputation points
2026-02-12T17:46:05.8466667+00:00

PC (windows 10 I believe) unexpectedly shut off and displayed blue screen saying the device ran into a problem and that it will restart. It says the collection of error info is 100% complete, but it has not restarted yet. Stop code is DRIVER POWER STATE FAILURE

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
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  1. DaveM121 849.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-12T18:19:14.65+00:00

    If your PC has not restarted automatically and is stuck on that screen, press and hold the power button on the case of your PC for 5 - 10 seconds to perform a hard shut down, wait a couple of seconds, then start your PC again, does Windows start up normally?

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    2026-02-12T17:46:16.7433333+00:00
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    To fix the DRIVER POWER STATE FAILURE error on your Windows 10 PC, you can follow these troubleshooting steps:

    1. Update Device Drivers: If you have recently added new device drivers or system services, try removing or updating them. Check for any drivers that may be causing issues and update them through Device Manager.
    2. Check Device Manager: Open Device Manager and look for any devices marked with an exclamation point (!). Review the event log in the driver properties window for any faulting driver and update it if necessary.
    3. Power Options: Temporarily disable power saving features. You can do this by using the Power Options item in Control Panel, as some driver issues may be related to system hibernation and power states.
    4. Event Viewer: Check the system log in Event Viewer for additional error messages that might help identify the device or driver causing the error. Look for critical errors that occurred around the same time as the blue screen.
    5. Remove New Hardware: If you have added new hardware recently, try removing it to see if that resolves the issue. Ensure that any new hardware is compatible with your version of Windows.
    6. Run Hardware Diagnostics: Use the hardware diagnostics tools provided by your system manufacturer to check for any hardware issues.
    7. Firmware Updates: Check with your hardware manufacturer for any available updates to the system ACPI/BIOS or other firmware that might resolve compatibility issues.

    Following these steps should help you address the DRIVER POWER STATE FAILURE error and restore your PC's functionality.

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