Windows 11 - WiFi hotspot prevents PC from hibernating

[wiyosaya]

I have a PC running Windows 11 Pro that I am using as an HTPC and I require a WiFi hotspot for my remote control system.

The only problem is that if I turn on the WiFi hotspot, it prevents the PC from hibernating.

I've tried the normal things, but I have yet to find any setting that allows the PC to hibernate when the hotspot is active.

Anyone know how to prevent a WiFi hotspot from keeping a PC running Windows 11 from hibernating?

 

[Gabriel Pike]

The only thing I can think of trying is to adjust the power settings in device manager. It might work. Step 4 and 5 is for if you are using your PC as the hotspot.

1. Access Device Manager:

• Right-click the "Start" button and select "Device Manager".
  Alternatively, type "devmgmt.msc" in the Run dialog box and press Enter

2. Locate Network Adapters:
Expand "Network Adapters".

3. Adjust WiFi Adapter Settings:

• Right-click: on your WiFi adapter (e.g., Intel Wireless-AC 9560 160Mhz).
• Select "Properties".
• Go to the "Power Management" tab.
• Uncheck: "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".
• Click "OK".

4. Adjust Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter Settings:

• Find and double-click "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter".
• Go to the "Power Management" tab.
• Uncheck: "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".
• Click "OK".

5. (Optional) Adjust Virtual Hotspot Adapter Settings:

• Some users also need to adjust the settings for the virtual hotspot adapter, which is typically named something like "Microsoft Hosted Virtual Network Adapter".
• Find this adapter in Network Adapters, right-click, select Properties, and follow the same steps as above in the Power Management tab.

 

[wiyosaya]

Thanks for your reply.

I've tried all that, however, it still prevents the PC from hibernating.

 

[Mark Fuller]

Thanks for your reply.

I've tried all that, however, it still prevents the PC from hibernating.

One of the most common of all tech support steps is to reset BIOS defaults or flash the BIOS, or EUFI as it is now referred to.

 

[wiyosaya]

One of the most common of all tech support steps is to reset BIOS defaults or flash the BIOS, or EUFI as it is now referred to.

Thanks. I posted to a MS support site, and the reply that I got was that itts a Windows 11 "feature". Apparently, they think that if you set up a hot-spot, its too important to let the PC hibernate as it always needs to be on.

They suggested a batch file, I assume triggered on an Event, but I have been far too busy to follow up. Unfortunately, they provided no details. As my plate gets less on it, I'll eventually follow up and see what they suggest assuming they don't close the replies to that question.

 

[Sophy17Taylor]

On Windows 11, this happens because Mobile Hotspot forces the Wi-Fi adapter to stay active, which usually blocks hibernation. You can disable the hotspot before hibernating, use Sleep instead of Hibernate, or replace the hotspot with a hardware solution.