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BSOD Driver Power State Failure: Diagnosed & Fixed
Explore tried & tested solutions to solve driver failures
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Updated onAugust 30, 2024
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Driver Power State Failure is a BSOD error and occurs mostly as a result of an incompatible driver installed.
In 99% of the cases, Driver Power State Failure is caused by placing your operating system into a sleep mode state. The error is caused by the power settings or because some drivers are having incompatibility issues in the system.
How can I fix Driver Power State Failure?
Below is our visual guide to help you solve the issue quickly:
1. Enter Safe Mode and remove recently installed drivers
1.Click theStarticon from yourTaskbarthen right-click thePowerbutton.
2.Hold theShiftkey and clickRestart.
3.Next, selectTroubleshoot.
4.SelectAdvanced options,followed byStartup Settings.
5.Click theRestartbutton.
- When your PC boots, press the4key orF4on your keyboard in order to enterSafe Mode.
7.Next, right-click theStarticon and selectDevice Manager.
8.Here, expand the section that contains the driver that is causing you issues, generally, it will have a yellow exclamation mark next to it, and selectUninstall device.
- Check whether the error is gone. If the Driver Power State Failure stop code persists, you’ll have to remove another recently installed driver. Repeat this step until your PC starts working again.
The Driver Power State Failure is likely to be solved by removing recently installed drivers in Safe Mode. First you boot your PC into Safe Mode, and then perform the uninstallation via Device Manager.
This is a simple solution, and it might help you fix the Windows Driver Power State Failure error, so why not try it out?
2. Update your drivers
To fix the stop code Driver Power State Failure on your PC, it’s advised that you update your drivers. Doing so manually can be a hassle, but there arespecialized driver updating toolsthat can help you out.
These powerful tools allow you to perform a scan of your system, identify outdated or corrupted drivers, and update them all within just a few minutes.
3. Perform an SFC scan
If youcan’t run the SFC scan, or if the scan can’t fix the problem, users are recommending to useDISMscan instead. To do that, follow these steps:
If you were unable to run the SFC scan before, be sure to run it after the DISM scan is completed. Once you run both scans, the problem should be completely resolved and the error message will stop appearing.
If you’re getting theDriver Power State Failuremessage, you might be able to solve it by following the instructions mentioned above.
4. Change your Power settings
Sometimes Driver Power State Failure can appear on Dell devices due to your power settings.
According to users, you might be able to fix this problem simply by disabling certain power settings as we showed you above.
5. Change your Power Plan Settings
If you’re using a laptop, users are recommending removing its battery and connecting it to the power outlet.
After making these changes, Sleep and Hibernate features will be completely disabled and the problem should be resolved.
If you use these features frequently, you should try a different solution.
6. Disable or remove your antivirus software
Antivirus software is rather important but sometimes your antivirus can interfere with Windows and causeDriver Power State Failureerror to appear.
To fix this problem, we advise you to temporarily disable your antivirus software and check if that solves the issue. If not, you might have to uninstall your antivirus software completely.
Many users reported problems with Avast antivirus, but other antivirus software can also cause this problem to appear.
In order to remove your antivirus software and all files associated with it, it’s recommended touse a dedicated removal tool.
7. Revert your graphics card drivers to the older version
If the Roll Back option isn’t available, you’ll need to uninstall your graphics card driver from Device Manager. Alternatively, you can useCCleanerto completely remove all files associated with your graphics card.
After you remove the driver, visit your graphics card manufacturer’s website and download the older version of the driver. After installing the driver, check if the problem is resolved.
8. Change Power settings in Nvidia Control Panel
This mode will use more battery power, so keep that in mind if you’re using a laptop. If you’re using AMD graphics, you can find similar settings in Catalyst Control Center.
9. Change your device’s power options
After doing that, the problem should be completely resolved. Keep in mind that your PC has multiple devices that support this feature, so you need to disable it for all problematic devices.
Sometimes the Windows Driver Power State Failure error can occur due to your power settings. Many devices can be turned off in order to save power, but sometimes this option can cause this problem to appear.
Other issues caused by Driver Power State Failure that the users reported as well:
For those of you who updated to the latest version, we have a guide onhow to fix driver power state failure in Windows 11.
Speaking of the Blue Screen of Death, avoid this horror by installingsoftware dedicated to fixing BSODs.
Before you go, don’t miss our latest guide onError Drivers Leaking Locked Pagesmessage.
Please write us below if you have any other additional questions on this article and we will make sure that you fix your issue in the shortest time possible.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
