{"id":36214,"date":"2025-03-04T22:25:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T01:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/?p=36214"},"modified":"2025-11-13T16:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T19:33:13","slug":"fix-bsod-driver_power_state_failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/en\/solucionar-bsod-driver_power_state_failure\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix BSOD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE \ud83d\udea8 Quick fix."},"content":{"rendered":"

How to fix DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD \ud83d\udd27 In 10 steps!<\/h2>\n
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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. \ud83d\udc1e<\/p>\n

Recently, the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD error has been affecting many Windows users<\/a> 10\/11. This error is more common in Windows 10 than in Windows 11, and resolving it may require some effort. \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n

So if you got this error BSOD<\/a> on your Windows operating system, here we tell you what to do. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n

1. Change Power Settings and Power Plan<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

You can modify your device's power settings to eliminate the 'Driver Power State Failure' error message. Here's how.<\/p>\n

1. Open the Control Panel on your PC and click on Power Options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Power<\/p>\n

2. In Power Options, click Choosing what the power button does<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Choosing<\/p>\n

3. On the next screen, click on Change settings that are currently unavailable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Change<\/p>\n

4. Next, uncheck<\/strong> Fast Startup, Sleep, and Hibernate options.<\/p>\n

\"Uncheck\"<\/p>\n

5. After making changes, click Save Changes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

6. Now, on the Plan Settings screen, Select the Power Plan<\/strong> that is active at that time.<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

7. Next, click on Change advanced power settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Change<\/p>\n

8. Expand the Suspension section and make sure the option is selected Never<\/strong> in the Sleep settings.<\/p>\n

\"Suspension<\/p>\n

9. Then expand the settings Wireless Adapters<\/strong> and make sure all settings are in Never<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

10. Expand PCI Express settings and select 'Turn off' for all options.<\/p>\n

\"PCI<\/p>\n

After making all these changes, restart your Windows 11 PC. This should fix the error<\/a> BSOD 'Driver Power State Failure. \ud83d\udd04<\/p>\n

2. Update All Drivers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Outdated drivers are one of the main causes of the 'DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE' BSOD error. Many Windows 10\/11 users have resolved the BSOD by updating all their system drivers. So, give it a try! Here's how! Update all your drivers<\/strong> in a simple way.<\/p>\n

1. Click the Windows Start button and select Configuration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Configuration\"<\/p>\n

2. When the Settings app opens, head to Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Windows<\/p>\n

3. On the right side, scroll down to additional options and click Optional Updates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Optional<\/p>\n

4. If there are any pending driver updates, click the button Download and Install<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After making these changes, restart your Windows PC. This should resolve the 'DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE' BSOD error caused by outdated drivers. \ud83d\udd04<\/p>\n

3. Update Drivers Manually<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

As we 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 should check Device Manager and find the peripheral causing the problem. Here's how.<\/p>\n

1. Type Device Manager in Windows Search. Then, open the app Device Manager<\/strong> from the results list.<\/p>\n

\"Device<\/p>\n

2. When the Device Manager opens, check the problematic hardware device. The one that is failing will have a yellow exclamation mark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3. Right click on the device that is failing and select Update Driver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Update<\/p>\n

4. In the dialog box to update the driver, select Automatically search for drivers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Device<\/p>\n

4. Roll Back Problematic Drivers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

So, to resolve the BSOD error, it is best to roll back the recent driver update. Here we explain how to do it.<\/p>\n

1. Type Device Manager in Windows Search. Open the Device Manager app from the list.<\/p>\n

\"Device<\/p>\n

2. When the Device Manager opens, right-click on the problematic device or the recently installed driver and select Properties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Properties\"<\/p>\n

3. In Device Properties, click Roll back driver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Roll<\/p>\n

5. Disconnect peripherals from your PC<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Once disconnected, use your PC for a while. You should no longer receive the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD error. \ud83d\udeab<\/p>\n

6. Revert Hardware Changes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Faulty hardware also causes the Driver Power State Failure error. You must remember if you have recently made any changes to the hardware.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Hardware changes can be difficult to make, especially if you are not technically savvy. It is best to take your PC or Laptop to a nearby repair shop and ask them to revert the changes. hardware<\/a>. \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/p>\n

7. Change the Windows Power Plan<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you read the BSOD error carefully, you'll notice that it's linked to the power state. Changing the Windows Power Plan has helped many users resolve the 'Driver Power State Failure' error message.<\/p>\n

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

1. Click the Windows 11 Start button and select Configuration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Configuration\"<\/p>\n

2. When the Settings app opens, head to the tab System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"System\"<\/p>\n

3. On the right, click on Power<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Power<\/p>\n

4. In the Power section, click on the power mode dropdown menu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

5. From the drop-down menu, select a different power plan. You can select the plan<\/strong> according to your needs.<\/p>\n

\"Click<\/p>\n

After changing the Power Plan, restart your computer. This should fix the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD error. \ud83d\udd04<\/p>\n

8. Run SFC and DISM Command<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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

SFC and DISM commands are designed to replace all corrupted system files. Here's how to do it.<\/p>\n

1. Escribe en la b\u00fasqueda de Windows ‘S\u00edmbolo del sistema. Luego, haz clic derecho en el S\u00edmbolo del sistema y selecciona Run as administrator<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"CMD\"<\/p>\n

2. When Command Prompt opens, run this command:<\/p>\n

sfc \/scannow<\/strong><\/pre>\n
\"sfc<\/p>\n
3. If the above command returns an error, run these two commands one by one:<\/p>\n
Dism \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/ScanHealth<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDism \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/strong><\/pre>\n
\"Run<\/p>\n
After executing all the commands, restart your PC with Windows 11<\/a>This should resolve the Windows Driver Power State Failure BSOD error. \ud83d\udd04<\/p>\n
9. Update the BIOS or UEFI<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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.<\/p>\n
BIOS updates typically include bug fixes, firmware updates for your PC's internal components, etc. Updating the BIOS has also helped many Windows users<\/a> to resolve the BSOD error 'Driver Power State Failure.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Otherwise, you can follow your PC motherboard manual to update the BIOS. \u2699\ufe0f<\/p>\n
10. Restore your PC to a Previous State<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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 restore point<\/a> of the available system. Here's what to do.<\/p>\n
1. Type 'Recovery' in Windows Search. Then, open the application. Recovery<\/strong> from the results list.<\/p>\n
\"Recovery\"<\/p>\n
2. On the Recovery screen, click Open System Restore<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\"Open<\/p>\n
3. Then, select Choose a different restore point<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\"Choose<\/p>\n
4. Select the restore point created on the date before the first occurrence of the BSOD error.<\/p>\n
\"Following\"<\/p>\n
5. After making your selection, click Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\"Finish\"<\/p>\n
Now, wait until the tool restores your Windows PC to the date when it was working properly.<\/p>\n
This guide is on how to fix the error BSOD 'DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE<\/a>' on the Windows operating system. If you followed all the methods, the error is likely already resolved. Please tell us which method worked for you to resolve the BSOD error in Windows 10\/11. \ud83d\udcac<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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