Fix laptop freezing after sleep Windows 10

Here are some steps you can try to fix a laptop freezing after sleep on Windows 10:

1. Update drivers and Windows:
   • Check for and install any available Windows updates
   • Update graphics drivers, chipset drivers, and other device drivers
2. Adjust power settings:
   • Disable Fast Startup: Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Uncheck “Turn on fast startup”
   • Disable Hybrid Sleep: Control Panel > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Sleep > Allow hybrid sleep > Set to Off
3. Run system file checks:
   • Open Command Prompt as administrator
   • Run “sfc /scannow” to check for and repair system file corruption
   • Run “DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth” to repair the Windows image
4. Check for hardware issues:
   • Run Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to check for RAM problems
   • Use disk checking tools to verify hard drive health
5. Adjust sleep settings:
   • Change how long the system waits before going to sleep
   • Try disabling sleep entirely to see if the issue persists
6. Investigate specific programs:
   • Close all programs before putting the computer to sleep
   • Check if certain programs are causing the issue when left open
7. Clean boot:
   • Perform a clean boot to identify if any third-party software is causing conflicts
8. Check Device Manager:
   • Look for devices with yellow exclamation marks
   • Update or reinstall problematic device drivers
9. BIOS update:
   • Check if there’s a BIOS update available for your laptop model

If these steps don’t resolve the issue, you may need to consider a clean Windows installation or contacting the laptop manufacturer’s support for further assistance.