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Windows BSOD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE (0x0000009F)

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Overview

Windows BSOD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE occurs when a driver is in an inconsistent or invalid power state, often during sleep or wake transitions.

Key Details

  • Stop code: 0x0000009F — triggers during power state transitions
  • Most common when waking from sleep or hibernation
  • GPU and network adapter drivers are frequent culprits
  • Can occur when a driver fails to complete a power IRP in time
  • Often linked to power management settings in Device Manager

Common Causes

  • Outdated or incompatible GPU drivers (especially NVIDIA/AMD)
  • Network adapter driver failing to handle sleep/wake properly
  • USB device driver not supporting selective suspend
  • Power management settings conflicting with driver capabilities
  • BIOS/UEFI firmware incompatibility with OS power features

Steps

  1. 1Update all drivers, especially GPU and network adapters, from manufacturer sites
  2. 2Open Device Manager, expand Network Adapters, right-click each > Properties > Power Management > uncheck 'Allow the computer to turn off this device'
  3. 3Run powercfg /energy from elevated Command Prompt to generate power efficiency report
  4. 4Disable hybrid sleep: Control Panel > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced > Sleep > Allow hybrid sleep > Off
  5. 5Update BIOS/UEFI firmware from your motherboard or laptop manufacturer

Tags

windowsbsoddriver-power-state-failuresleepwake

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Frequently Asked Questions

A driver fails to transition from a low-power state back to active, causing the kernel to issue a bugcheck.