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How to fixDRIVER-POWER-STATE-FAILURE

DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE (0x0000009F)

What this error means

DRIVER-POWER-STATE-FAILURE shows up as a high-severity system driver fault. Stop code 0x0000009F indicates a driver failed to handle a power management state change properly. This BSOD is triggered when Windows transitions power states (sleep, hibernate, resume) and a driver does not respond correctly to the IRP_MN_SET_POWER request. Very common on laptops after Windows updates change USB, network, or GPU driver power management behavior. Follow the steps below to fix it.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Use instructions for your exact device and software version. If Windows cannot start, see the startup guide.

Work through these checks

0 of 3 complete
01Update all device drivers, especially USB and network
  1. Update all device drivers, especially USB and network
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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02Disable fast startup in Windows power settings
  1. Disable fast startup in Windows power settings
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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03Check Device Manager for power management conflicts
  1. Check Device Manager for power management conflicts
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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Possible causes

  • USB driver not completing power transition
  • Network adapter failing to enter/exit sleep
  • GPU driver power management conflict