FULL AI ANALYSIS

Windows 11 wakes immediately after entering sleep

Generated Sep 2, 2026, 11:54:26 PM

Analysis summary

The reported behaviour is consistent with the network adapter is allowed to wake the computer through a pattern match. The safest next step is to verify that hypothesis with a reversible test before making permanent configuration changes.

Possible causes

The network adapter is allowed to wake the computer through a pattern match.

72%

A recent software, firmware or configuration change is exposing an existing compatibility issue.

28%

Suggested fixes

1

Verify the likely cause

Open Device Manager, disable wake-on-pattern-match for the network adapter, then verify available wake sources with powercfg /devicequery wake_armed.

2

Validate and monitor

Reproduce the issue once after the change, review relevant logs or metrics, and keep a rollback path until the system has remained stable.