Windows 11 Crashes After Waking From Sleep or Hibernation: Best Fixes

Does your Windows 11 crash after waking from sleep? If yes, then it maybe happens because of outdated display adaptor drivers. So the most suitable solution for this issue to get fixed is rolling back the display adaptor driver or reinstalling the original display adaptor drivers from Microsoft’s official website. Keep reading this article to know all the possible fixes.

If your Windows 11 freezes after sleep,  it is usually because of a graphics card driver issue. It can also happen due to outdated or bad driver installation and incompatible hardware or software. Another possible reason Windows 11 crashes after waking from sleep or hibernation is the memory-intensive programs that are unable to resume their operation after hibernation. 

How to fix Windows 11 Crashes after Waking up from Sleep

Windows 11 sleep issues have a common solution, which is to disconnect all external devices before you put your Windows to sleep. However, Windows 11 blue screen after sleep has a complex set of solutions, and these are the best reliable methods-

Quick Steps:

Before applying the detailed methods, try these quick solutions first-

• Restart your device and check if the issue persists.
• Scan for Malware Viruses.
• Update the BIOS and then check if the issue persists. 

After that, if you want to encounter Windows 11 crash after waking from sleep, you can follow these detailed methods.

1. Run SFC and DISM Scan

Use the following steps to run the System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management (DISM) scan:

1. Search Terminal and click  Run as administrator.
2. Enter the following command:SFC/Scannow
3. Now the system will scan the files and show you the execution percentage.
   
4. After the percentage reaches 100, restart your PC.
5. If the SFC scan detects any issues but cannot fix them, type the following command and hit Enter: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
6. This scan may take some time
   
7. After the DISM scan completes, restart your system.

2. Disable Fast Startup or Hybrid Shutdown

Follow these steps to disable the hibernation status of Windows-

1. Press Win+S and search for the Control Panel App and click on it.
2. Click Hardware and Sound>Power Options.
3. Then you will see the option Change what the power button do from the left sidebar.
   
4. Select Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
5. Uncheck the option Turn on Fast Startup(recommended)
   
6. Now, click on Save changes

3. Roll back to the system’s Previous Display Adapters

Roll back to the previous display adaptor in order to prevent Windows 11 from crashing after waking up from sleep. To do it, simply follow these steps-

1. Press Win+X to open the Power User Menu.
2. Search for Device Manager from the menu to open the Device Manager window.
3. Then, locate and expand the Display adaptors category.
4. Select the display adapter you want to roll back and right-click on it. 
5. Select Properties from the context menu.
6. Next, go to the Driver tab.
7. Select the Roll Back Driver button. If you find a grayed-out button, it means that there is no previous driver available to roll back to.
   
8. Select OK from the appeared confirmation dialog box to proceed with the rollback.

Now Windows 11 will uninstall the current driver and roll back to the previous version. Restart your computer to apply the changes properly. 

4. Uninstall the conflicting applications

Uninstall the conflicting apps which can cause the Windows 11 crash-

1. Press the Win+I to open the Settings app.
2. Then go to Apps>Installed apps.
3. In the Apps settings, you’ll find a  list of installed applications. Find the conflicting application from the list.
4. Click on the app, and then click on the Uninstall button to start the uninstallation process.
   
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. A confirmation box may appear to confirm the action or provide administrator permission.
6. Restart your computer to ensure effective changes.

After the uninstallation process, monitor your system to see if the Windows 11 crashing issue after sleep still persists. 

5. Update your Display Drivers

Update your drivers using the Device Manager with these steps:

1. Open Device Manager like before.
2. Expand the categories and look for devices with a yellow exclamation mark.
3. Right-click on the device and click on the Update driver.
   
4. Select Search automatically for drivers.
   
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the updated drivers.

We suggest you use Driver Booster to update drivers on Windows 11 or 10. This dedicated tool is extremely powerful and can find and install the most stable drivers and solve various issues on your PC.

6. Check for issues in the drive

Check for issues in the drive to schedule a proper scan-

1. Run Terminal (Admin) like before.
2. Click Yes from the popped-up prompt.
3. To run the Check Disk utility, type the following command and hit Enter: chkdsk /r
4. After the system asks you to schedule a scan, type Y and hit Enter.
   

Extra Steps

If the above methods don’t work for you, try these additional steps:

• Check for Windows Updates.
• Check for Hardware Issues.
• If none of the methods work, try to seek professional help.

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We hope that now you will be able to fix the problem of Windows 11 crashes after waking from sleep. The solutions are easy and quick if you properly follow all the steps. If these methods don’t solve the issue, seek professional help or contact the official Microsoft site.