{"id":140674,"date":"2023-05-15T08:30:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T12:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=140674"},"modified":"2023-05-15T11:05:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T15:05:21","slug":"stop-computer-waking-up-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/stop-computer-waking-up-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stop computer from waking up on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To prevent Windows 11 from waking up, on Command Prompt (admin), run the <strong>&#8220;powercfg \/devicequery wake_armed,&#8221; &#8220;powercfg \/lastwake,&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;powercfg \/waketimers&#8221;<\/strong> commands to determine the reason for the problem. Then to stop the timers, you can use Device Manager, Task Scheduler, or Power or maintenance settings from Control Panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On Windows 11, if your computer keeps waking up automatically at night, it could be a device or scheduled task with the power management settings to run even though the computer is sleeping or hibernating.<\/p>\n<p>The operating system has multiple power states, including sleep, hibernation, and hybrid. When you use any of these features, even though the device is not running, the system can still wake up automatically to run scheduled tasks. Also, peripherals like network cards, mice, keyboards, and others can turn on the power automatically.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a computer that keeps waking up randomly, <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\/\">Windows 11<\/a> includes the tools to determine the reason for the problem and disable the wake timers.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\/\">guide<\/a> will teach you\u00a0the steps to prevent Windows 11 from waking up automatically.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#check_pc_wakeup_windows10\">Check what wakes device up on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stop_pc_wakeup_windows10\">Disable wake timers on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"check_pc_wakeup_windows10\">Check what wakes device up on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To determine if a component or scheduled task is waking up your Windows 11 computer, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start <\/strong>on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to check devices allowed to wake up the computer and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>powercfg \/devicequery wake_armed<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140682\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-devicequery-cmd-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C231&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"powercfg devicequery wake_armed \" width=\"827\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-devicequery-cmd-windows-11.webp?w=935&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 935w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-devicequery-cmd-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-devicequery-cmd-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C42&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to determine the device waking up Windows 11 and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>powercfg \/lastwake<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-lastwake-win11.webp?resize=827%2C231&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"powercfg lastwake\" width=\"827\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-lastwake-win11.webp?w=935&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 935w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-lastwake-win11.webp?resize=300%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-lastwake-win11.webp?resize=150%2C42&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to find out the tasks waking up Windows 11 and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>powercfg \/waketimers<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140684\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-waketimers-windows11.webp?resize=827%2C231&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"powercfg waketimers\" width=\"827\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-waketimers-windows11.webp?w=935&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 935w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-waketimers-windows11.webp?resize=300%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/powercfg-waketimers-windows11.webp?resize=150%2C42&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm whether a device and task are waking up the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the commands will let you know the devices and services waking up the computer at night or when you are not using it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stop_pc_wakeup_windows10\">Disable wake timers on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>On Windows 11, you can disable the device or task that is waking up the device individually or disable all of the wake timers.<\/p>\n<h3>Stop device from waking up computer<\/h3>\n<p>If you figured out a device (network card, keyboard, mouse, etc.) is waking up the computer every night, you could disable the feature on Device Manager.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent the device from waking up the system on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Device Manager<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Expand the branch with the device to reconfigure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the device and select the <strong>Properties<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140686\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/network-adapter-open-properties.webp?resize=781%2C572&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Device Manager properties option\" width=\"781\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/network-adapter-open-properties.webp?w=781&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 781w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/network-adapter-open-properties.webp?resize=300%2C220&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/network-adapter-open-properties.webp?resize=150%2C110&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Power Management<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear the <strong>&#8220;Allow this device to wake the computer&#8221; <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140685\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-device-wake-computer-windows-11.webp?resize=400%2C473&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable allow this device to wake the computer\" width=\"400\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-device-wake-computer-windows-11.webp?w=400&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-device-wake-computer-windows-11.webp?resize=254%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 254w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-device-wake-computer-windows-11.webp?resize=127%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the device will no longer wake the system at night or any other time. You may need to repeat the steps for any other device causing problems.<\/p>\n<h3>Stop tasks from waking up computer<\/h3>\n<p>If the problem is a scheduled task, modify or disable the task to prevent the computer from waking up on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>To stop a scheduled task from waking up the computer, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Task Scheduler<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Navigate to the task causing the random waking up.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> The path of the task can be found in the output of the <code>powercfg \/waketimers<\/code> command you ran earlier.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the task and select the <strong>Properties<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140689\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/open-scheduled-task-properties.webp?resize=827%2C510&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Scheduled task open properties\" width=\"827\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/open-scheduled-task-properties.webp?w=837&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 837w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/open-scheduled-task-properties.webp?resize=300%2C185&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/open-scheduled-task-properties.webp?resize=150%2C92&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Conditions<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear the <strong>&#8220;Weak the computer to run this task&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140688\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wake-computer-run-task-conditions-task.webp?resize=632%2C480&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable wake up computer option on scheduled task\" width=\"632\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wake-computer-run-task-conditions-task.webp?w=632&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wake-computer-run-task-conditions-task.webp?resize=300%2C228&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wake-computer-run-task-conditions-task.webp?resize=150%2C114&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> If you want the task to run at a different time, modify the schedule from the <strong>&#8220;Triggers&#8221;<\/strong> tab.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the task will no longer try to wake up Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>Disable system scheduled task<\/h4>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have enough permissions to modify the scheduled task, use the Microsoft PsExec tool to disable the task from Command Prompt. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sysinternals\/downloads\/psexec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sysinternals website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Download PsTools&#8221;<\/strong> option to download the file.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140692\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/download-psexect-tool-windows.webp?resize=827%2C424&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Download Sysinternals PsTools\" width=\"827\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/download-psexect-tool-windows.webp?w=943&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 943w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/download-psexect-tool-windows.webp?resize=300%2C154&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/download-psexect-tool-windows.webp?resize=150%2C77&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the <strong>zip<\/strong> folder with File Explorer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>PsExec.exe<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Copy<\/strong> option from the command bar.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140693\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/extact-psexec-tool.webp?resize=827%2C427&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Extract PsExe\" width=\"827\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/extact-psexec-tool.webp?w=924&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 924w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/extact-psexec-tool.webp?resize=300%2C155&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/extact-psexec-tool.webp?resize=150%2C77&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>This PC<\/strong> from the left pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the root of the <strong>&#8220;C&#8221;<\/strong> (Local Disk) drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Paste<\/strong> option from the command bar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to navigate to the root of the drive and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>cd <\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to start the tool and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>psexec.exe \/s cmd.exe<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to disable the task waking up Windows 11 and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>schtasks \/change \/tn \"PATH\\TO\\TASK\" \/disable<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;PATH\\TO\\TASK&#8221;<\/strong> with the path for the scheduled task.\u00a0This example disables the task that starts the Windows Update services to perform scheduled operations:<\/p>\n<pre>schtasks \/change \/tn \"Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsUpdate\\Scheduled Start\" \/disable<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140690\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-wake-computer-task-windows-11-cmd.webp?resize=827%2C409&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"isable scheduled task waking up PC command\" width=\"827\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-wake-computer-task-windows-11-cmd.webp?w=953&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 953w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-wake-computer-task-windows-11-cmd.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-wake-computer-task-windows-11-cmd.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 should no longer wake your computer. You may need to repeat the steps for any other device causing problems.<\/p>\n<h3>Stop automatic maintenance from waking up computer<\/h3>\n<p>On Windows 11, the automated maintenance feature can wake up your computer automatically. If this is the case, you can disable the feature to prevent random wake-ups in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent automatic maintenance from waking up your Windows 11 machine, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Security and Maintenance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Expand the <strong>Maintenance<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Automatic Maintenance&#8221; section, click the <strong>&#8220;Change maintenance settings&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140695\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/windows-11-maintenance-settings-cp.webp?resize=774%2C404&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Change maintenance settings\" width=\"774\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/windows-11-maintenance-settings-cp.webp?w=774&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 774w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/windows-11-maintenance-settings-cp.webp?resize=300%2C157&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/windows-11-maintenance-settings-cp.webp?resize=150%2C78&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear the <strong>&#8220;Allow scheduled maintenance to wake my computer at the scheduled time&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140696\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-waakeup-timer-windows-11-control-panel.webp?resize=774%2C404&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable wake up timer for Windows 11 automatic maintenance\" width=\"774\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-waakeup-timer-windows-11-control-panel.webp?w=774&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 774w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-waakeup-timer-windows-11-control-panel.webp?resize=300%2C157&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disable-waakeup-timer-windows-11-control-panel.webp?resize=150%2C78&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Change the maintenance schedule time as needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the laptop or desktop computer will no longer wake up to perform automatic maintenance on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h3>Disable all wake timers on Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to stop all scheduled tasks and devices from waking up the computer, you can disable all wake timers globally on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>To disable wake timers on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Power Options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Change plan settings&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0option for the current power plan option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140697\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/change-plan-settings-widnows11.webp?resize=774%2C404&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Open power settings in Control Panel\" width=\"774\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/change-plan-settings-widnows11.webp?w=774&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 774w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/change-plan-settings-widnows11.webp?resize=300%2C157&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/change-plan-settings-widnows11.webp?resize=150%2C78&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Change advanced power settings&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full 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