Do you ever get annoyed when you have to wait for your computer to turn on from sleep mode every time you want to use it? Or have you ever forgotten to turn on your computer before the allotted time to perform an important task? If your answer is yes, then you might be interested in knowing how to schedule Windows 11 to wake up from sleep mode automatically.
Sleep mode is a useful feature to save power and protect your computer from interruptions when not in use. However, sometimes you may want your computer to wake up from sleep mode at a certain time, for example, to run an update, perform a backup, or download a large file. By automatically scheduling Windows 11 to wake up from sleep mode, you can set a time when your computer will be ready to use without having to press any keys.
There are two ways to schedule Windows 11 to wake up from sleep mode automatically: using Task Scheduler or using BIOS. Both ways have their advantages and disadvantages, which we will explain below. Let’s start with the first way, which is to use Task Scheduler.
How to Schedule Windows 11 to Wake from Sleep Mode Automatically Using Task Scheduler
Task Scheduler is a built-in Windows tool that lets you automatically create and run tasks based on triggers you specify. You can use Task Scheduler to schedule Windows 11 to wake up from sleep mode automatically with the following steps:
- Open Task Scheduler by pressing the Windows and R keys at the same time, then type taskschd.msc and press Enter.
- In the left pane, right-click on Task Scheduler Library and select Create Basic Task.
- Name your task, for example, Wake Up PC, and click Next.
- Choose when you want to run your task, such as Daily, Weekly, or Monthly, and click Next.
- Specify a time when you want your computer to wake up from sleep mode, such as 8 a.m., and click Next.
- Select Start a program as the action your task will perform, and click Next.
- In the Program/script field, type cmd.exe. In the Add arguments (optional) field, type /c “exit”. In the Start in (optional) column, leave blank. Click Next.
- Check the box Open the Properties dialog for this task when I click Finish, and click Finish.
- In the Properties window, select the Conditions tab. Under the Power section, check the box Wake the computer to run this task, and click OK.
Congratulations, you have successfully scheduled Windows 11 to wake up from sleep mode automatically using Task Scheduler. Your task will run according to the schedule you specify, and will wake your computer from sleep mode by running the command cmd.ex/c “exit”, which does nothing but open and close the Command Prompt window.
There are several things you need to pay attention to when using this method:
- Make sure your computer is not shut down or hibernated, but simply put to sleep. You can check and change your sleep mode settings on Settings > System > Power & sleep.
- Make sure your computer is connected to a stable power source, either using batteries or an adapter. If the power source is disconnected, your computer cannot wake from sleep mode.
- Make sure there are no other settings that could interfere with your task, such as Sleep mode or Do not disturb mode. You can check and change these settings in Settings > System > Focus assist.