Cannot Enter Modern Standby While Playing Blu-Ray or DVD Discs Using CyberLink PowerDVD

Summary: Learn about when certain computers auto resume from modern standby when playing video using CyberLink PowerDVD.

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Symptoms

Certain computers may auto resume from modern standby when playing Blu-ray discs or DVD discs using CyberLink PowerDVD.

Affected Platforms:

  • Dell 15 DC15250
  • Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15250
  • Inspiron 15 3530

Affected Products:

  • CyberLink PowerDVD

Cause

PowerDVD does not stop mouse activity. The computer registers the mouse event if the mouse moves or clicks during video playback. If the computer manually enters modern standby while the mouse is moved or clicked, the computer resumes or fails to enter modern standby.

Resolution

This is expected behavior.

Affected Products

Dell 15 DC15250, Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15250, Inspiron 15 3530
Article Properties
Article Number: 000208197
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 10 Nov 2025
Version:  5
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