How to Initiate Suspend Mode for a Specific HID Device without Putting Windows 10 to Sleep?

Have you ever wanted to put a specific HID (Human Interface Device) device into suspend mode without putting your entire Windows 10 system to sleep? In this article, we will guide you through the process of initiating suspend mode for a specific HID device, allowing you to conserve power without having to put your entire system to sleep.

Before we begin, it's important to understand what HID devices are. HID devices are peripherals that allow users to interact with their computers, such as keyboards, mice, and game controllers. By putting a specific HID device into suspend mode, you can effectively disable it temporarily, conserving power without affecting the rest of your system.

Step 1: Identify the HID Device

The first step is to identify the specific HID device that you want to put into suspend mode. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting "Device Manager" from the menu.
2. In the Device Manager window, expand the "Human Interface Devices" category.
3. Look for the HID device that you want to put into suspend mode. It might be listed with a generic name or a specific brand/model name.
4. Make a note of the device's name or any other identifying information.

Step 2: Create a Custom Power Plan

Now that you have identified the HID device, you need to create a custom power plan that will allow you to put it into suspend mode. Here's how:

1. Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Windows 10 search bar and selecting it from the search results.
2. In the Control Panel, navigate to "Hardware and Sound" and then click on "Power Options".
3. In the Power Options window, click on "Create a power plan" from the left-hand side menu.
4. Choose a power plan that closely matches your needs. For example, if you want to conserve power, you can select the "Power saver" plan.
5. Click on "Next" and give your custom power plan a name. For example, you can name it "Suspend Mode".
6. Click on "Create" to create the custom power plan.

Step 3: Edit the Custom Power Plan

Now that you have created the custom power plan, you need to edit it to include the specific HID device. Here's how:

1. In the Power Options window, click on "Change plan settings" next to the custom power plan you just created.
2. Click on "Change advanced power settings".
3. In the Power Options dialog box, scroll down and expand the "USB settings" category.
4. Expand the "USB selective suspend setting" category.
5. Change the setting to "Enabled".
6. Click on "Apply" and then click on "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Apply the Custom Power Plan

Now that you have edited the custom power plan, you need to apply it to your system. Here's how:

1. In the Power Options window, click on "Choose what the power buttons do" from the left-hand side menu.
2. Click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable".
3. Scroll down to the "Shutdown settings" section and uncheck the "Turn on fast startup" option.
4. Click on "Save changes".

Step 5: Put the HID Device into Suspend Mode

Now that you have applied the custom power plan, you can put the specific HID device into suspend mode. Here's how:

1. Open the Device Manager again by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting "Device Manager" from the menu.
2. Locate the HID device that you want to put into suspend mode.
3. Right-click on the device and select "Disable" from the context menu.

By disabling the HID device, you effectively put it into suspend mode, conserving power without affecting the rest of your system. When you want to use the device again, simply enable it by right-clicking on it in the Device Manager and selecting "Enable" from the context menu.

By following these steps, you can easily put a specific HID device into suspend mode without putting your entire Windows 10 system to sleep. This can be particularly useful if you have a device that consumes a significant amount of power and you want to conserve energy when it's not in use.

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