To set up a shortcut...
To set up a shortcut that can be added to the Start menu or the taskbar: From the Windows context (right-click) menu, select New>Shortcut and enter the code below as the item location. Press Next and name the shortcut. Alternatively, for an existing shortcut, from Gemini https:/
You just need a command that speaks the right language to Windows. Right-click your shortcut, go to Properties, and replace your Target line entirely with this:
powershell.exe -WindowStyle Hidden -Command "Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Windows.Forms; [System.Windows.Forms.Application]::SetSuspendState('Suspend', $false, $false)"
To assign a Shortcut Key: Click the Shortcut key box and press the desired single key combination (e.g., Ctrl + Alt + S).
This bypasses the old glitch, communicates correctly with the system, and gives you a true, reliable sleep shortcut.