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• Driver Power State Failure is a BSoD error and it shows up mostly as a result of an incompatible driver installed.
• The common cause for this error can be your drivers, so it’s advised that you update them with a driver updater software.
• Sometimes system corruption can cause this error, so be sure to check your operating system’s integrity.
• Stop code Driver Power State Failure can appear due to your power saving settings, so be sure to adjust them accordingly.

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Driver Power State Failure is a Blue Screen of Death error and occurs mostly as a result of an incompatible driver installed. Speaking of the Blue Screen of Death, avoid this horror by installing the best software to solve these errors.

Depending on what caused the error, you can fix it with a simple restart or by using one of the solutions below.

Usually, Windows users start to panic when they see the Blue screen of death but in this case, I can tell you that there are some easy steps that you can take and fix the Driver Power State Failure in Windows 10.

So go ahead and follow the tutorial below for a quick fix on this issue.

In 99% of the cases, Driver Power State Failure is caused by placing your operating system in to sleep mode state. To be more exact you will most likely encounter this error message when you try to log in to the device.

The error is caused by the power settings or because some drivers are having incompatibility issues in the system.

Driver Power State Failure can cause many problems on your PC, and users reported the following issues as well:

• Driver Power State Failure Stop Code – This error message is one of your typical BSoD errors that you will see while using your PC.
• Driver Power State Failure Windows 10 Toshiba, HP, Dell, Acer, Alienware, Samsung, Sony, Lenovo – This problem affects almost all devices, and many HP, Dell, Lenovo users reported this issue.
• Driver Power State Failure Nvidia – This issue is commonly related to your Nvidia graphics. If you’re using Nvidia graphics card, be sure to try some of our solutions.
• Driver Power State Failure USB – Sometimes this error can occur while using a specific USB device. To fix the problem, you might have to disconnect all USB devices in order to find the one that is causing this issue.
• Driver Power State Failure on startup, boot – According to users, this issue can appear while your computer is booting. If this error occurs on startup, you won’t be able to use your PC at all.
• Driver Power State Failure Photoshop, Autocad – This error can affect various applications, and many users reported it while using Photoshop or Autocad.
• Driver Power State Failure SSD, hard drive – Sometimes this error can be caused by a new hard drive or SSD. If that happens, you might have to update your drivers and check if everything is in order.
• Driver Power State Failure Kaspersky, McAfee – Third-party applications are the common cause for this problem and sometimes your antivirus can cause this issue to appear. According to users, this issue usually occurs if you’re using Kaspersky or McAfee.
• Driver Power State Failure blue screen – 0x0000009f error screen on startup is usually triggered by a driver-related issue. The problem has been solved by Microsoft in update file KB 2983336.
• Driver Power State Failure ntoskrnl.exe – This error message can sometimes show you the name of the file that is causing the error. Users reported that ntoskrnl.exe is the most common cause of this problem.

How can I fix Driver Power State Failure?

1. Enter Safe Mode and remove recently installed drivers

After doing that, you need to enter Safe Mode and remove any recently installed drivers. To do that, follow these steps:

Now uninstall the last drivers you installed recently by right clicking on them and and choosing the Uninstall device option.

If the issue persists, you’ll have to remove another recently installed driver. Repeat this step until your PC start working again.

This is a simple solution, and it might help you fix Windows Driver Power State Failure error, so why not try it out.

After you find the driver that is causing you this blue screen you should check on the manufacturer’s website for an updated version of it that is compatible with your Windows operating system in order to prevent the error Driver Power State Failure from appearing again.

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 are tools that can help you out.

Various errors are the result of a malfunctioning driver. When this is the case, you may need to update or reinstall completely this specific component. As the process is not straight-forward to complete, we recommend using an automated tool for the job. Here's how to do it:

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3. Perform an SFC scan

Press Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu and choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the list. If Command Prompt isn’t available, select PowerShell (Admin) instead.

If you can’t run SFC scan, or if the scan can’t fix the problem, users are recommending to use DISM scan instead. To do that, follow these steps:

If you were unable to run 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 Driver Power State Failure message, you might be able to solve it by following the instructions mentioned above.

4. Change your Power settings

Press Windows Key + S and enter control panel. Select Control Panel from the list.

When Control Panel opens, locate and click on Power Options.

Click on Choose what the power button does.

Now click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.

Disable Turn off fast startup (recommended), Sleep and Hibernate options. Click on Save changes button.

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

Navigate to Power options. Locate your currently selected plan and click on Change plan settings.

Click on Change advanced power settings.

Now you’ll see a list of settings. Open the Sleep section and make sure that Sleep and Hibernation are set to Never. In Power buttons and lid section make sure that everything is set to Do nothing. Now click on Apply and OK to save changes.

If you’re using a laptop, users are recommending removing its battery and to connect 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

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Antivirus software is rather important but sometimes your antivirus can interfere with Windows and cause Driver Power State Failure error 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 antivirus companies offer removal tools for their software, so be sure to download one for your antivirus.

After you completely remove your antivirus, check if the issue still persists. If not, install the latest version of your antivirus software or switch to a different antivirus solution.

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 to use a dedicated removal tool.

7. Revert your graphics card drivers to the older version

Navigate to Display adapters section and double click your graphics card.

When Properties window opens, go to the Driver tab and click on Roll Back Driver button.

If Roll Back option isn’t available, you’ll need to uninstall your graphics card driver from Device Manager. Alternatively, you can use CCleaner to 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.

This issue usually affects Nvidia graphics cards, but feel free to try this solution with other graphics cards as well.

Sometimes Stop code Driver Power State failure error can appear due to your graphics card drivers.

To fix this issue, it’s recommended to roll back to the older driver as we showed you before.

8. Change Power settings in Nvidia Control Panel

According to users, switching to maximum performance fixed this problem for them, so be sure to try it out.

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.

According to users, Driver Power State Failure error can appear due to your power settings. This problem appears often while using Nvidia graphics, but you can fix it by following the steps above.

9. Change your device’s power options

Locate your network adapter and double click it to open its properties.

Navigate to Power Management tab and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Click on OK to save changes.

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 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.

This is it, folks, after doing the steps above you should be able to log in to your Windows 10 normally.

For those of you that updated to the latest version, we have a guide on how to fix driver power state failure in Windows 11.

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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