How to Windows 10 sleep with HP E230t monitor (it prevents sleeping)

[HanMan2]

I have a brand new Windows 10 installation on a NUC.  The problem is that the HP E230t monitor prevents windows from going to sleep.  The system starts to sleep (self-initiated) and about 15 seconds later, the screen comes back on and the computer fails to sleep.  This occurs over and over again.  The issue is *DEFINITELY* the HP monitor.  It does this on another Windows 10 machine too.  Further, the problem is *DEFINITELY* the HP monitor's USB connection.  If I disconnect the USB cable (either end), the sleep works fine.  Further, if I disable the 'Generic USB Hub' in Device Manager, then sleep works fine as well.

The issue with this solution is that I bought an HP E230t monitor for one reason only... Because it has a touch screen.  And this works *great* (along with the USB hubs) when the system is running.  It is only during the attempt to sleep that the HP monitor's USB connection causes a problem.  But... I have to ask this... Was is the benefit of a touch screen if you cannot connect it to the computer?

I really want to get this fixed.  I have to admit that I'm very frustrated with HP right now.  Their tech support solution was, literally, "the monitor is out of warranty... I can transfer you to someone in sales and they can help you buy a new one..."  Hello?  The monitor works great, except for this driver issue.  I GUARANTEE you that this is the last product I buy, or recommend anyone else buy, if you only have an assurance that a perfectly *functioning* monitor only works for as long as the paltry warranty period.  So, yes, I would love to have this working again.  I *like* the monitor--when it is working properly.  I *want* to be able to recommend HP as a brand, but this needs to be resolved before I can ever recommend HP again.

[sandytechy20]

@HanMan2

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[HanMan2]

Hi Sandy,

Thank you for the head's up.... I've looked for a message and I haven't seen any.  I will continue to monitor the account.  I am hopeful that this issue can be resolved.  It seems like it should be an easy one (actually, it feels like this literally should just be a plug and play), so I'm hoping we'll get it all fixed up.

Best regards...