Laptop (PC) turns itself on automatically
I have a laptop (Win 10), and I always use Standby/Lid close for it. However, it randomly (especially on nights) turns on automatically (just the board; the screen is still off). Then it has intensive CPU load & noise. Even if I turn it off, very shortly after it again turns on. This also happens from hibernation.
- Nothing is set to "awaken this device" in
Device Manager
powercfg /devicequery wake_armedshowsnone.- Event Viewer shows not much information
- It is new laptop, is not dirty or clogged ( thanks for pointing to that possible issue).
I've observed today and when I removed the power line and internet-cable, it didn't turn on automatically today.
p.s. "use shutdown" instead, is no way a solution.
laptop wake-up
asked Jan 10 at 7:13
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I have a laptop (Win 10), and I always use Standby/Lid close for it. However, it randomly (especially on nights) turns on automatically (just the board; the screen is still off). Then it has intensive CPU load & noise. Even if I turn it off, very shortly after it again turns on. This also happens from hibernation.
- Nothing is set to "awaken this device" in
Device Manager
powercfg /devicequery wake_armedshowsnone.- Event Viewer shows not much information
- It is new laptop, is not dirty or clogged ( thanks for pointing to that possible issue).
I've observed today and when I removed the power line and internet-cable, it didn't turn on automatically today.
p.s. "use shutdown" instead, is no way a solution.
laptop wake-up
asked Jan 10 at 7:13
T.ToduaT.Todua
1,47431828
1
Have you looked in the BIOS for power on settings like WOL, action on power loss. Also have a read of ghacks.net/2013/12/31/find-pc-wakes-stop
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 8:13
@davidgo answer would have been better i think, and i could also upvote your recommendation.
– T.Todua
Jan 10 at 16:44
Thank you for your comment above. By the standards of the site my comment is not an answer because, while it hopefully pointed you in the correct direction it simply makes guesses. It would also largely be a "link only" answer which is frowned upon here. If you did find a solution yourself it is a good idea to post your solution as an answer and accept it so other people know what worked for you.
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 18:50
@davidgo I think that "Look into BIOS to check WOL" is one answer (yeah, shorter, but still valid answer). however, as you wish. thanks
– T.Todua
Jan 11 at 7:46
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I have a laptop (Win 10), and I always use Standby/Lid close for it. However, it randomly (especially on nights) turns on automatically (just the board; the screen is still off). Then it has intensive CPU load & noise. Even if I turn it off, very shortly after it again turns on. This also happens from hibernation.
- Nothing is set to "awaken this device" in
Device Manager
powercfg /devicequery wake_armedshowsnone.- Event Viewer shows not much information
- It is new laptop, is not dirty or clogged ( thanks for pointing to that possible issue).
I've observed today and when I removed the power line and internet-cable, it didn't turn on automatically today.
p.s. "use shutdown" instead, is no way a solution.
laptop wake-up
asked Jan 10 at 7:13
T.ToduaT.Todua
1,47431828
I have a laptop (Win 10), and I always use Standby/Lid close for it. However, it randomly (especially on nights) turns on automatically (just the board; the screen is still off). Then it has intensive CPU load & noise. Even if I turn it off, very shortly after it again turns on. This also happens from hibernation.
- Nothing is set to "awaken this device" in
Device Manager
powercfg /devicequery wake_armedshowsnone.- Event Viewer shows not much information
- It is new laptop, is not dirty or clogged ( thanks for pointing to that possible issue).
I've observed today and when I removed the power line and internet-cable, it didn't turn on automatically today.
p.s. "use shutdown" instead, is no way a solution.
laptop wake-up
laptop wake-up
asked Jan 10 at 7:13
T.ToduaT.Todua
1,47431828
asked Jan 10 at 7:13
T.ToduaT.Todua
1,47431828
edited Jan 10 at 16:43
T.Todua
asked Jan 10 at 7:13
T.ToduaT.Todua
1,47431828
asked Jan 10 at 7:13
T.ToduaT.Todua
1,47431828
asked Jan 10 at 7:13
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Have you looked in the BIOS for power on settings like WOL, action on power loss. Also have a read of ghacks.net/2013/12/31/find-pc-wakes-stop
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 8:13
@davidgo answer would have been better i think, and i could also upvote your recommendation.
– T.Todua
Jan 10 at 16:44
Thank you for your comment above. By the standards of the site my comment is not an answer because, while it hopefully pointed you in the correct direction it simply makes guesses. It would also largely be a "link only" answer which is frowned upon here. If you did find a solution yourself it is a good idea to post your solution as an answer and accept it so other people know what worked for you.
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 18:50
@davidgo I think that "Look into BIOS to check WOL" is one answer (yeah, shorter, but still valid answer). however, as you wish. thanks
– T.Todua
Jan 11 at 7:46
add a comment |
1
Have you looked in the BIOS for power on settings like WOL, action on power loss. Also have a read of ghacks.net/2013/12/31/find-pc-wakes-stop
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 8:13
@davidgo answer would have been better i think, and i could also upvote your recommendation.
– T.Todua
Jan 10 at 16:44
Thank you for your comment above. By the standards of the site my comment is not an answer because, while it hopefully pointed you in the correct direction it simply makes guesses. It would also largely be a "link only" answer which is frowned upon here. If you did find a solution yourself it is a good idea to post your solution as an answer and accept it so other people know what worked for you.
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 18:50
@davidgo I think that "Look into BIOS to check WOL" is one answer (yeah, shorter, but still valid answer). however, as you wish. thanks
– T.Todua
Jan 11 at 7:46
1
1
Have you looked in the BIOS for power on settings like WOL, action on power loss. Also have a read of ghacks.net/2013/12/31/find-pc-wakes-stop
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 8:13
Have you looked in the BIOS for power on settings like WOL, action on power loss. Also have a read of ghacks.net/2013/12/31/find-pc-wakes-stop
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 8:13
@davidgo answer would have been better i think, and i could also upvote your recommendation.
– T.Todua
Jan 10 at 16:44
@davidgo answer would have been better i think, and i could also upvote your recommendation.
– T.Todua
Jan 10 at 16:44
Thank you for your comment above. By the standards of the site my comment is not an answer because, while it hopefully pointed you in the correct direction it simply makes guesses. It would also largely be a "link only" answer which is frowned upon here. If you did find a solution yourself it is a good idea to post your solution as an answer and accept it so other people know what worked for you.
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 18:50
Thank you for your comment above. By the standards of the site my comment is not an answer because, while it hopefully pointed you in the correct direction it simply makes guesses. It would also largely be a "link only" answer which is frowned upon here. If you did find a solution yourself it is a good idea to post your solution as an answer and accept it so other people know what worked for you.
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 18:50
@davidgo I think that "Look into BIOS to check WOL" is one answer (yeah, shorter, but still valid answer). however, as you wish. thanks
– T.Todua
Jan 11 at 7:46
@davidgo I think that "Look into BIOS to check WOL" is one answer (yeah, shorter, but still valid answer). however, as you wish. thanks
– T.Todua
Jan 11 at 7:46
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As I can't comment:
Does the Laptop have some kind of connection to the internet?
If so, could it try to install updates?
How about the BIOS? Is "Wake On LAN" enabled?
If so, disabling it could help.
Why don't you shut it down normally?
What happens if you do that?
What about (as a last resort) removing the battery over night?
Edit to also have that mentioned:
Cleaning your Laptop if it's dusty will certainly help with the heat issues.
Maybe closing the lid is not recognized properly.
What is Task Manager reporting as high use of CPU or GPU?
Disable that program if at all possible.
In response to your PS:
Why is a complete shutdown not an option? Maybe you can accomplish what you want in another way, not involving your PC being on?
What happens if you only disconnect the network?
answered Jan 10 at 7:50
WerdckWerdck
435
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You could turn if off completely when you want it off, instead of just closing the lid...
I'm guessing the "lid open" switch might be dirty, and reporting "open" sometimes even when closed. Or in case it was completely off, then the power button might be dirty or worn & shorting out.
And why would the laptop be "boiled up", it sounds like it's very hot? Maybe it really is very dirty & dusty, and cleaning out the vents & fans & switches would help.
Or if nothing else works, you could always shut it down and then remove the battery, that ought to stop it.
answered Jan 10 at 7:55
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As I can't comment:
Does the Laptop have some kind of connection to the internet?
If so, could it try to install updates?
How about the BIOS? Is "Wake On LAN" enabled?
If so, disabling it could help.
Why don't you shut it down normally?
What happens if you do that?
What about (as a last resort) removing the battery over night?
Edit to also have that mentioned:
Cleaning your Laptop if it's dusty will certainly help with the heat issues.
Maybe closing the lid is not recognized properly.
What is Task Manager reporting as high use of CPU or GPU?
Disable that program if at all possible.
In response to your PS:
Why is a complete shutdown not an option? Maybe you can accomplish what you want in another way, not involving your PC being on?
What happens if you only disconnect the network?
answered Jan 10 at 7:50
WerdckWerdck
435
add a comment |
As I can't comment:
Does the Laptop have some kind of connection to the internet?
If so, could it try to install updates?
How about the BIOS? Is "Wake On LAN" enabled?
If so, disabling it could help.
Why don't you shut it down normally?
What happens if you do that?
What about (as a last resort) removing the battery over night?
Edit to also have that mentioned:
Cleaning your Laptop if it's dusty will certainly help with the heat issues.
Maybe closing the lid is not recognized properly.
What is Task Manager reporting as high use of CPU or GPU?
Disable that program if at all possible.
In response to your PS:
Why is a complete shutdown not an option? Maybe you can accomplish what you want in another way, not involving your PC being on?
What happens if you only disconnect the network?
answered Jan 10 at 7:50
WerdckWerdck
435
add a comment |
As I can't comment:
Does the Laptop have some kind of connection to the internet?
If so, could it try to install updates?
How about the BIOS? Is "Wake On LAN" enabled?
If so, disabling it could help.
Why don't you shut it down normally?
What happens if you do that?
What about (as a last resort) removing the battery over night?
Edit to also have that mentioned:
Cleaning your Laptop if it's dusty will certainly help with the heat issues.
Maybe closing the lid is not recognized properly.
What is Task Manager reporting as high use of CPU or GPU?
Disable that program if at all possible.
In response to your PS:
Why is a complete shutdown not an option? Maybe you can accomplish what you want in another way, not involving your PC being on?
What happens if you only disconnect the network?
answered Jan 10 at 7:50
WerdckWerdck
435
As I can't comment:
Does the Laptop have some kind of connection to the internet?
If so, could it try to install updates?
How about the BIOS? Is "Wake On LAN" enabled?
If so, disabling it could help.
Why don't you shut it down normally?
What happens if you do that?
What about (as a last resort) removing the battery over night?
Edit to also have that mentioned:
Cleaning your Laptop if it's dusty will certainly help with the heat issues.
Maybe closing the lid is not recognized properly.
What is Task Manager reporting as high use of CPU or GPU?
Disable that program if at all possible.
In response to your PS:
Why is a complete shutdown not an option? Maybe you can accomplish what you want in another way, not involving your PC being on?
What happens if you only disconnect the network?
answered Jan 10 at 7:50
WerdckWerdck
435
edited Jan 25 at 9:03
answered Jan 10 at 7:50
WerdckWerdck
435
answered Jan 10 at 7:50
WerdckWerdck
435
answered Jan 10 at 7:50
WerdckWerdck
435
435
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You could turn if off completely when you want it off, instead of just closing the lid...
I'm guessing the "lid open" switch might be dirty, and reporting "open" sometimes even when closed. Or in case it was completely off, then the power button might be dirty or worn & shorting out.
And why would the laptop be "boiled up", it sounds like it's very hot? Maybe it really is very dirty & dusty, and cleaning out the vents & fans & switches would help.
Or if nothing else works, you could always shut it down and then remove the battery, that ought to stop it.
answered Jan 10 at 7:55
Xen2050Xen2050
10.9k31536
add a comment |
You could turn if off completely when you want it off, instead of just closing the lid...
I'm guessing the "lid open" switch might be dirty, and reporting "open" sometimes even when closed. Or in case it was completely off, then the power button might be dirty or worn & shorting out.
And why would the laptop be "boiled up", it sounds like it's very hot? Maybe it really is very dirty & dusty, and cleaning out the vents & fans & switches would help.
Or if nothing else works, you could always shut it down and then remove the battery, that ought to stop it.
answered Jan 10 at 7:55
Xen2050Xen2050
10.9k31536
add a comment |
You could turn if off completely when you want it off, instead of just closing the lid...
I'm guessing the "lid open" switch might be dirty, and reporting "open" sometimes even when closed. Or in case it was completely off, then the power button might be dirty or worn & shorting out.
And why would the laptop be "boiled up", it sounds like it's very hot? Maybe it really is very dirty & dusty, and cleaning out the vents & fans & switches would help.
Or if nothing else works, you could always shut it down and then remove the battery, that ought to stop it.
answered Jan 10 at 7:55
Xen2050Xen2050
10.9k31536
You could turn if off completely when you want it off, instead of just closing the lid...
I'm guessing the "lid open" switch might be dirty, and reporting "open" sometimes even when closed. Or in case it was completely off, then the power button might be dirty or worn & shorting out.
And why would the laptop be "boiled up", it sounds like it's very hot? Maybe it really is very dirty & dusty, and cleaning out the vents & fans & switches would help.
Or if nothing else works, you could always shut it down and then remove the battery, that ought to stop it.
answered Jan 10 at 7:55
Xen2050Xen2050
10.9k31536
answered Jan 10 at 7:55
Xen2050Xen2050
10.9k31536
answered Jan 10 at 7:55
Xen2050Xen2050
10.9k31536
answered Jan 10 at 7:55
Xen2050Xen2050
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Have you looked in the BIOS for power on settings like WOL, action on power loss. Also have a read of ghacks.net/2013/12/31/find-pc-wakes-stop
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 8:13
@davidgo answer would have been better i think, and i could also upvote your recommendation.
– T.Todua
Jan 10 at 16:44
Thank you for your comment above. By the standards of the site my comment is not an answer because, while it hopefully pointed you in the correct direction it simply makes guesses. It would also largely be a "link only" answer which is frowned upon here. If you did find a solution yourself it is a good idea to post your solution as an answer and accept it so other people know what worked for you.
– davidgo
Jan 10 at 18:50
@davidgo I think that "Look into BIOS to check WOL" is one answer (yeah, shorter, but still valid answer). however, as you wish. thanks
– T.Todua
Jan 11 at 7:46