Microsoft might have fixed that bug with shutdowns, but its latest Windows 11 update means sleep mode now locks up some PCs.

Windows 11 KB5074109 breaks S3 Sleep mode on some PCs, causing blank screens, freezes, and adding to ongoing update issues.

Microsoft has now admitted that the January security updates for Windows 11 23H2 can interfere with sleep mode and shutdown.

After Windows 11 January 2026 update, we're seeing reports of other issues, including a sleep problem (S3), and more.

Sleep mode is a handy feature on most computer operating systems, including Windows. It allows you to lower the system's power consumption, while also retaining your work for a quick resume. When you ...

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When stepping away from your Windows computer, you don't always need to shut it down. Windows also offers other powerful power-saving options — like Sleep and Hibernate — that allow you to pause your ...