I'm having persistent problems with modern standby on my HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop (model 14-fa0xxx), which runs Windows 11 version 24h2. Whenever I put my laptop to sleep, it tends to overheat, and the power button starts pulsing, but the screen stays black unless I do a forced shutdown. I've already disabled fast startup, turned off the network connection in S0, updated the chipset and graphics drivers, and even updated the BIOS. I attempted to modify the registry, but instead of switching to S3, it ended up enabling hibernate, which I really want to avoid. The only improvement I've noticed was from updating the BIOS and disabling the network connection, but it hasn't completely solved the overheating issue. Is there any other way to fix this?
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I'm a fan of hibernating too! It reduces battery drain and prevents issues when waking from sleep. You can customize your power settings so it hibernates when you close the lid. Although hibernation does take a bit longer to wake up, the benefits are worth it. If you're experiencing repeated issues, consider running the Windows power troubleshooter—just search for 'troubleshoot power' in the Start menu. It might help sort out some of those sleep problems. Also, don't forget about DISM and SFC for repairing Windows files if needed!
If you're considering alternatives, I found that switching to Linux significantly improved sleep performance for my laptop. Windows 11 would drain the battery completely overnight while in sleep mode, but Linux barely used any battery at all! It's not the ideal solution for everyone, but if you're open to it, it could help mitigate the sleep issues you're facing with Windows.
It sounds like you're dealing with some significant sleep issues. Most modern BIOS have dropped support for S3 sleep mode, which is likely why you're only getting hibernate as an option. Honestly, hibernating your laptop might be the better choice to prevent overheating while it's in sleep mode. It doesn't wake up as easily when it's in a bag or on battery, and yes, it might wear down the SSD slightly over time, but many say the trade-off is worth it. You might want to check the event viewer for errors that could be causing the freeze when trying to go to sleep. Doing a clean install of Windows could also help if all else fails. Good luck!
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