Workaround for Windows 10 Build 14267 Power Bug

Testing the latest builds of Windows 10 as part of the Insider program means you are at risk for experiencing bugs more often luckily this power bug in the latest build has an easy workaround.

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

February 19, 2016

1 Min Read
Workaround for Windows 10 Build 14267 Power Bug

With the release of Windows 10 Build 14267 for PCs yesterday, Insiders are checking out the new features and searching for bugs because that is what testers do.

By releasing five builds in five weeks Microsoft has been nailing their commitment to get builds out faster to testers. That faster release pace means the risk of more bugginess but they have been fairly stable on my test system - an HP Spectre x360.

Yesterday's build brought along several new features, bug fixes and retained at least one know issue however, based on several reports and confirmations on social media it also introduced a power related bug for users including myself.

It appears if your system running 14267 is shut down or goes into hibernate mode it will freeze at the devices boot up screen when attempting to power back on.

The fix is the easiest out there - just hit the power button to shut the system down and then power up again to restart the system.

This bug does not appear to impact sleep mode but if your system is not plugged in and goes into sleep mode and then hibernate then it will be bitten by this bug as well.

I have entered this bug into the Windows Feedback app so if you are also seeing this same power issue please upvote the feedback so it can be addressed by Microsoft.

Thanks to everyone on Twitter who helped verify the bug.

But, wait...there's probably more so be sure to follow me on Twitter and Google+.

About the Author

Richard Hay

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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