My PC Won't Stay Asleep and I'm Getting a Blue Screen of Death! Help?
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SillySocks92
Hey everyone, I'm really having a tough time with my PC and could use some help. A few nights ago, I noticed that my computer wouldn't stay asleep; it keeps waking up every few minutes. I've even had to cut the power to it just to get some peace. On top of that, I'm having major issues with my internet connection. I usually use an Ethernet cable, but I still can't connect to the internet. To make matters worse, my SSD usage is at 100%, and whenever I restart my PC, I get a blue screen of death that says 'DRIVER POWER STATE FAILURE.' I'm so frustrated and I'm hoping this has a straightforward solution because I'm at my wits' end with this!
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First off, you might want to check for any dump files related to the blue screen of death (BSOD). If you can boot up into Windows or Safe Mode, head over to C:WindowsMinidump and see if there are any files there. These files can help in diagnosing what's going wrong. If you have any, zip them up and upload them to a file-sharing site like Catbox or Mediafire, as Reddit has some restrictions there.
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Definitely try checking this thread for tips on the driver power state failure: https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/pqmre0/solved_driver_power_state_failure_windows_10/. It might lead you in the right direction!
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SillySocks92: I tried the troubleshooter, but it didn’t help. I have my IT roommate looking at it now because I'm really frustrated! I'll keep you posted on what happens.