- Right-click on the device and select "Properties".
- Go to the "Power Management" tab.
- Choose "Allow this device to wake the computer".
- Repeat the above steps for each device that causes the computer to reactivate.
If Windows 10 restarts on its own, it may be due to excessive CPU overheating. When the temperature exceeds a specific threshold, the system is protected and the computer is automatically shut down, especially during long gaming sessions or after several hours of work.
In Windows 10, select "Device Manager" and choose "Keyboards" to disable computer startup using the keyboard. Right-click and select "Properties". Choose "Power Management" and select "Allow this device to wake the computer". Click "OK".
If the Start button does not respond to commands or the computer is completely frozen, try launching the Run window by pressing WIN+R. Then type the same command as above to initiate a forced shutdown.
This error can occur when there is more than one user on the computer and instead of closing the session, the user switches. This allows the other user to continue running some processes.
Your critical Kernel-Power error may be the result of a bug that has a fix available in an update. Type "update" in the search box and select "Check for updates" by pressing the Windows key and the I key simultaneously. If there is an update pending, install it before restarting the system.
Accumulation of dust is one of the most common causes of sudden shutdowns in both laptops and desktop computers.
To access the system properties of a Windows computer, go to "This PC" or "Computer" in the left column of File Explorer. The name of the entry depends on the version of the operating system being used.
Fast Startup combines the features of a cold shutdown and hibernation. Similar to a normal cold shutdown, Windows closes all applications and logs out all users when the computer shuts down.