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In this article, Mytour will guide you on how to fix the issue of computers automatically powering on, laptops restarting while in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode, and even when the computer is shut down.
Fixing the issue of computers turning off and then automatically turning back on
Causes of Computer Automatically Powering On
There are several causes of computers automatically powering back on, laptops turning on when plugged in, among which some main causes may include:
- Scheduled Updates: Try checking Media Center for any scheduled updates.
+ Open Media Center, then click on Tasks =>General =>Automatic Download Options.
+ Uncheck the option Automatically download Windows Media Center data between the following times.
+ Finally, click on Save.
- Wake settings: Check Device Manager to see if any wake settings are activated.
+ Access Device Manager, then click on Network adapter.
+ Right-click or double-click on your network device.
+ Select Properties => Power Management tab.
+ Uncheck
+ Click OK.
- Power button: If your computer has been used for a long time, it may have a faulty or stuck power button causing it to automatically power back on.
- Power surge: Check if the power outlet is faulty or try plugging into another outlet to see if the computer still powers on automatically.
- Virus: The final cause of computers automatically powering on may be due to a virus infection, use antivirus software to resolve this issue.
Fixing Computer Automatically Powering On Issue
Below are some ways to fix the issue of computers suddenly 'waking up', powering on, and booting up after entering Sleep mode.
Method 1: Disable Automatic Updates or Change Update Schedule
On Microsoft Windows operating systems, there are tasks scheduled to run automatically. Try checking if there are any tasks scheduled automatically on your computer by accessing:
Start => All Programs => Accessories => System Tools => Scheduled Tasks.
If you schedule update checks in the early morning, it's best to adjust the update time or disable automatic updates to fix the issue of computers automatically powering on and booting up.
Method 2: Accessing BIOS
Accessing BIOS is straightforward. Simply restart your computer and during the boot-up process, press the Delete key repeatedly until you access the BIOS Utility Screen.
If you're unsure or don't know how to access BIOS, you can refer to how to enter BIOS, access BIOS on common Hp, Asus, Acer, Vaio, Dell, Lenovo... computers on Mytour for instructions.
After accessing BIOS, navigate to Power Options.
Scroll down to find and change the Wake On LAN / Wake On Ring settings to disable.
Press F10 and select YES to save the changes and exit the settings window.
Finally, restart your computer and check if the issue of automatic power on and booting persists.
Furthermore, while in BIOS, navigate to Power Management, locate and change the Wake Up on Alarm or Auto Time On options to Disable.
Method 3: Troubleshooting Shutdown Issues
There are several reasons for shutdown errors, Windows computer shutdown issues, which may be due to incompatible hardware, program conflicts, or faulty, damaged drivers. This results in the system automatically powering on and rebooting when shut down. Any issues affecting the operating system during the shutdown process require a reboot.
To fix this error, the solution is to disable the Restart On System Failure feature.
Right-click on My Computer (This PC), select Properties, and click on the Advanced tab.
Under the Startup & Recovery section, click on Settings, and in the System Failure section, uncheck Automatically restart to complete.
Computer takes a long time to shut down
If your computer takes a long time to shut down, on the screen displaying the message Windows is shutting down, the cause could be:
- Multiple background applications may be running, and you need to close these applications before shutting down your computer.
- It could be due to viruses or malware. Try running anti-virus software and scanning your system to check.
- Limited memory or low disk space may restrict operations. Try deleting old files, temporary web files, or using defragmentation options to fix the issue of computer storage being full.
- The final reason could be that the computer is frozen. To fix this issue, readers can refer to the troubleshooting article fixing a frozen computer, Windows not responding on Mytour for solutions.
The above article from Mytour has just guided you through some ways to fix the issue of the computer automatically powering on and booting up. Before performing troubleshooting steps, make sure no other users are using the computer without your knowledge, and ensure you have shut down the computer properly to avoid it turning on unexpectedly when there is power.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, readers can leave their comments below the article for assistance.
