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0x0000009F — Driver Power State Failure | Blue Screen Fix Guide

DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE

Windows 10Windows 11

What Does 0x0000009F Mean?

A driver is in an inconsistent or invalid power state. A driver failed to complete a power IRP within the allotted time.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Driver not properly handling sleep/resume
  2. 2Incompatible power management driver
  3. 3USB device preventing sleep
  4. 4Network adapter driver issue

Symptoms

  • ⚠Blue screen with stop code DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
  • ⚠System reboots unexpectedly
  • ⚠Possible data loss from unsaved work

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

  1. 1Restart your computer
  2. 2Update power-related drivers
  3. 3Check power settings
  4. 4Run power troubleshooter

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

  1. 1Analyze minidump for faulting power driver
  2. 2Update BIOS/UEFI firmware
  3. 3Check ACPI compliance in Device Manager
  4. 4Test with different power supply unit

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE?
A driver is in an inconsistent or invalid power state. A driver failed to complete a power IRP within the allotted time.
Can I fix Driver Power State Failure myself?
In many cases yes. Start with basic troubleshooting like restarting, updating drivers, and running System File Checker. If the issue persists, advanced analysis of crash dumps may be needed.

Related Error Codes

0x000000A0Internal Power Error0x0000009EUser Mode Health Monitor

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Windows Troubleshooting Team

Verified against official Microsoft documentation and real-world diagnostic data. Error behavior confirmed across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.