Background

On one of my machines, I noticed that the menu option to access the sleep mode is missing.

 

Proof

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Workaround

Outline

1. powrprof.dll

powrprof.dll

Outline

1. Access the powrprof.dll
   • Using rundll32, load powrprof.dll
   • Pass along the payload “SetSuspendState Sleep“

Syntax

rundll32.exe powrprof.dll, SetSuspendState Sleep

Sample

rem How to Sleep Windows 10 PC using CMD or keyboard shortcut
rem https://www.how2shout.com/how-to/how-to-sleep-windows-10-pc-using-cmd-or-keyboard-shortcut.html

rundll32.exe powrprof.dll, SetSuspendState Sleep

Credit

Crediting h2Media ( How2Shout ).

How to Sleep Windows 10 PC using CMD or keyboard shortcut
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