Many users have reported encountering this issue when they boot Windows 11. It’s a common error and is easy to fix, as we will show in the following sections.
What causes a Windows driver power state failure?
The Driver Power State Failure error occurs when one of your drivers drops into an inconsistent power state. This happens when you turn on the system either from Sleep Mode or give it a fresh start, and one or more devices do not start along with it. The following are some of the possible causes to consider:
Driver conflicts – Many of our readers also reported that the driver has stopped responding and has recovered after an update. Rolling back recently installed drivers is a way to get rid of the problem, as described below. Misconfigured settings – Because this error is often related to misconfigured settings, make sure to use our detailed steps to switch to High-performance power plan and check the power settings. Malware infection – If there is malware infection behind this issue, it’s time to use reliable antivirus software to scan your PC and remove all infected files. Refer to the below procedure in this regard.
How can I fix the Windows 11 driver power state failure error?
1. Run the power troubleshooter
Sometimes, the simplest fix is the most effective. Running the Windows power troubleshooter has proved to be effective in fixing driver power state failure issues for many users. Ensure to restart your PC after applying the fixes to effect the changes.
2. Install optional updates
A lot of users overlook the optional updates when updating their PCs. This section carries some important updates like driver updates and other components.
Press Windows + I to launch the Settings app and select Windows Update from the tabs listed on the left.
Next, click Windows Update on the right.
Select Advanced options from the ones listed here.
Click on Optional updates under Additional options. You will find the number of updates available mentioned to the right of the option. If there are none (0) available, you can skip the following steps and directly head to the next method.
Finally, click on the available updates.
Now, tick the checkbox before the outdated device or component, and click on Download & install.
This has proved effective in fixing the Windows bluescreen driver power state failure error for ASUS users and some other PCs.
3. Rollback recently installed drivers
Wait for the roll-back process to complete. It should typically take a few seconds, but you wouldn’t receive a prompt or confirmation for the same. A quick way to identify is to look out for the Roll Back Driver option. When it’s greyed out, the previous version has successfully been installed. When you encounter the driver power state failure error in Windows 11, the prime approach should be to look out for the recently installed drivers and remove them. SPONSORED But, do remember that only the drivers updated via Windows Update will be listed under Update History. If you have manually updated any driver, be sure to roll back those too.
4. Update drivers
If rolling back to the previous version of the driver didn’t help, or the driver wasn’t updated recently, you can check if there’s an update available. Outdated drivers are as likely to cause the Windows 11 driver power state failure error on Dell XPS 15, HP, Lenovo, and other popular PCs. Check if updating the driver from the manufacturer’s website fixed this issue for most users. Another quick way to update the drivers installed on the computer is to use a third-party solution. We recommend DriverFix, a dedicated tool that will automatically update the drivers and keep them all up-to-date.
5. Disable fast startup
Check if disabling fast startup fixed the driver power state failure error in Windows 11 on restart. Fast startup is a feature that reduces the boot time for Windows by not completely shutting down the system. However, it’s known to cause compatibility issues with the connected device and lead to driver power state failure BSOD error.
6. Switch to High performance power plan
Simply switching the power plan to high performance has fixed the driver power state failure error in Windows 11 for many users. When the computer is in this mode, the connected devices do not go into sleep mode, thereby eliminating the occurrence of the error.
7. Change the device’s power settings
If nothing else worked, you can change the faulty device’s power setting. You will have to do it for all the devices that might be causing the error. After you change the settings, restart the computer and check if the driver power state failure error in Windows 11 is fixed.
8. Scan for malware or virus
A system infected with malware or virus is also likely to exhibit the driver power state failure error in Windows 11. When you use Windows Security to run a scan, it not only identifies the malware or virus but also takes corrective measures to remove it. While there are a bunch of other third-party antiviruses available out there, we choose Windows security for two reasons. First, it comes along with Windows and is free to use, and second, it offers the same level of protection as any other paid tool available in the market. That’s all there is to fix the driver power state failure error in Windows 11. Execute the methods in the sequence that they are listed to solve the error in no time. Also, if none of them work, you always have the option to reset Windows 11 to its factory settings. If you still use the previous operating system and need help with this issue, we have a separate guide on how to fix the driver power state failure in Windows 10. Let us know which fix worked for you in the comments section below, and the device or process that was causing the error.
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