How To Fix Driver Power State Failure Windows 8.1

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Sammy1991
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How To Fix Driver Power State Failure Windows 8.1

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I have been experiencing frequent "Driver Power State Failure" errors on my Windows 8.1 system. I have tried various troubleshooting methods, such as updating my device drivers. However, I am unable to find the correct driver for a specific hardware component. I have searched on the manufacturer's website, but the available drivers seem to be outdated. Could someone please provide me with a reliable source or a direct download link for the latest driver? Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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Re: How To Fix Driver Power State Failure Windows 8.1

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Below you can download how to fix power state failure windows 8.1 driver for Windows.

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How To Fix Driver Power State Failure Windows 8.1

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Device Specification:
Device Name: Windows 8.1
Operating System: Windows 8.1
Issue: Driver Power State Failure
Potential Solutions:
1. Update Device Drivers: Open the Device Manager and locate the problematic device drivers (marked with a yellow triangle) under the "System devices" category. Right-click on a driver, select "Update driver," and follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Disable Fast Startup: Go to the Control Panel, navigate to "Power Options," click on "Choose what the power buttons do," and under "Shutdown settings," uncheck the "Turn on fast startup" option. Click "Save changes" to apply the new settings.
3. Run System File Checker: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator, then type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter. Wait for the scanning process to complete, and if any corrupted system files are found, the tool will automatically attempt to repair them.

Troubleshooting Questions and Answers:
Q1: Why does my Windows 8.1 device display a "Driver Power State Failure" message?

A1: The "Driver Power State Failure" error occurs when a driver is in an inconsistent power state, causing the system to crash. Updating device drivers, disabling fast startup, or running system file checker can often resolve this issue.

Q2: How can I update device drivers on my Windows 8.1 device?

A2: To update device drivers on Windows 8.1, open the Device Manager, identify the problematic drivers with a yellow triangle, right-click on the driver, select "Update driver," and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update process.

Q3: What should I do if disabling fast startup doesn't fix the "Driver Power State Failure" issue on my Windows 8.1 device?

A3: If disabling fast startup doesn't resolve the issue, you can try running the System File Checker utility on your Windows 8.1 device. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator, type "sfc /scannow," and press Enter. The tool will scan for corrupted system files and attempt to repair them if found.
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Re: Re: How To Fix Driver Power State Failure Windows 8.1

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Thank you for providing the link to the Windows driver, I will try it out and see if it resolves the driver power state failure issue on my Windows 8.1.
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