BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors in Windows are quite common, and every Windows user has dealt with them at some point. These glitches usually freeze your PC's screen and display an error code on a blue screen. However, the BSOD screen doesn't tell you much about the problem: it just displays an error code. 🐞

Recently, the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD error has been affecting many Windows 10/11 users. This error is more prevalent on Windows 10 than Windows 11, and resolving it may require some effort. 💪

So if you got this error BSOD on your Windows operating system, here we tell you what to do. 👇

1. Change Power Settings and Power Plan

You can modify your device's power settings to remove the 'Driver Power State Failure' error message. Here's how to do it.

1. Open the Control Panel on your PC and click on Power Options.

2. In Power Options, click Choosing what the power button does.

3. On the next screen, click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.

4. Next, uncheck Fast Startup, Sleep, and Hibernate options.

5. After making changes, click Save Changes.

6. Now, on the Plan Settings screen, Select the Power Plan that is active at that time.

7. Next, click on Change advanced power settings.

8. Expand the Suspension section and make sure the option is selected Never in the Sleep settings.

9. Then expand the settings Wireless Adapters and make sure all settings are in Never.

10. Expand PCI Express settings and select 'Turn off' for all options.

After making all these changes, restart your Windows 11 PC. This should fix the 'Driver Power State Failure' BSOD error. 🔄

2. Update All Drivers

Outdated drivers are one of the main reasons for the 'DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE' BSOD error. Many Windows 10/11 users have fixed the BSOD by updating all the drivers on the system. So, go ahead and give it a try! Here's how to fix it. Update all your drivers in a simple way.

1. Click the Windows Start button and select Configuration.

2. When the Settings app opens, head to Windows Update.

3. On the right side, scroll down to additional options and click Optional Updates.

4. If there are any pending driver updates, click the button Download and Install.

After making these changes, restart your Windows PC. This should fix the 'DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE' BSOD error caused by outdated drivers. 🔄

3. Update Drivers Manually

As we already mentioned, outdated or faulty drivers are the main cause of the 'DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE' BSOD error. So, if the above method didn't work, you need to check the Device Manager and find the peripheral that is causing the problem. Here's how.

1. Type Device Manager in Windows Search. Then, open the app Device Manager from the results list.

2. When the Device Manager opens, check the problematic hardware device. The one that is failing will have a yellow exclamation mark.

3. Right click on the device that is failing and select Update Driver.

4. In the dialog box to update the driver, select Automatically search for drivers.

4. Roll Back Problematic Drivers

If you have just installed new hardware and its drivers, try rolling back the recent driver update. The newly installed driver is likely to have compatibility issues, which causes the Driver Power State Failure error message.

So, to resolve the BSOD error, it is best to roll back the recent driver update. Here we explain how to do it.

1. Type Device Manager in Windows Search. Open the Device Manager app from the list.

2. When the Device Manager opens, right-click on the problematic device or the recently installed driver and select Properties.

3. In Device Properties, click Roll back driver.

5. Disconnect peripherals from your PC

The peripherals connected to your PC can also be the sole reason behind the Driver Power State Failure BSOD error. The problem occurs when newly connected peripherals such as USB flash drives, hard drives, or microphones fail.

The best thing you can do to resolve this issue is to disconnect those peripherals from your PC. Unplug the USB cables from all peripherals connected to your PC and boot up your computer.

Once disconnected, use your PC for a while. You should no longer receive the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD error. 🚫

6. Revert Hardware Changes

Faulty hardware also causes the Driver Power State Failure error. You must remember if you have recently made any changes to the hardware.

Hardware changes can include installing new RAM, an SSD, GPU, etc. Whatever the new addition, if the BSOD appears afterward, it's time to remove it.

Los cambios de hardware pueden ser difíciles de realizar, especialmente si no tienes conocimientos técnicos. Lo mejor es llevar tu PC o Laptop a un taller de reparación cercano y pedirles que reviertan los cambios de hardware. 🛠️

7. Change the Windows Power Plan

If you read the BSOD error carefully, you will notice that it is linked to the power state. Changing the Windows Power Plan has helped many users to fix the 'Driver Power State Failure' error message.

So, you can try changing the Windows Power Plan to see if that solves the problem. Here's how to change it easily.

1. Click the Windows 11 Start button and select Configuration.

2. When the Settings app opens, head to the tab System.

3. On the right, click on Power.

4. In the Power section, click on the power mode dropdown menu.

5. From the drop-down menu, select a different power plan. You can select the plan according to your needs.

After changing the Power Plan, restart your computer. This should fix the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD error. 🔄

8. Run SFC and DISM Command

System file corruption may not be directly related to the BSOD error, but there is no harm in running these two commands.

SFC and DISM commands are designed to replace all corrupted system files. Here's how to do it.

1. Type 'Command Prompt' in Windows search. Then right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

2. When Command Prompt opens, run this command:

sfc /scannow

3. If the above command returns an error, run these two commands one by one:

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

After running all the commands, restart your Windows 11 PC. This should resolve the Windows Driver Power State Failure BSOD error. 🔄

9. Update the BIOS or UEFI

If you have an older computer or laptop, it's likely that its BIOS firmware is outdated. An outdated BIOS can sometimes cause problems with new hardware.

BIOS updates usually include bug fixes, firmware updates for your PC's internal components, etc. Updating the BIOS has also helped many Windows users resolve the 'Driver Power State Failure' BSOD error.

However, updating the BIOS is not easy, especially if you are not technically savvy. The best thing you can do is follow the instructions provided by your manufacturer on their official site.

Otherwise, you can follow your PC motherboard manual to update the BIOS. ⚙️

10. Restore your PC to a Previous State

If nothing has worked to fix the BSOD error so far, it's time to restore your computer to a previous state. However, this can only be done if you already have a system restore point available. Here's what to do.

1. Type 'Recovery' in Windows Search. Then, open the app Recovery from the results list.

2. On the Recovery screen, click Open System Restore.

3. Then, select Choose a different restore point.

4. Select the restore point created on the date before the first occurrence of the BSOD error.

5. After making your selection, click Finish.

Now, wait until the tool restores your Windows PC to the date when it was working properly.

This guide is about how to fix 'DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE' BSOD error on Windows operating system. If you followed all the methods, chances are that the error is now resolved. Please let us know which method worked for you to resolve the BSOD error on Windows 10/11. 💬