My Windows PC Fan is running at High Speed after a few hours of "Sleep"

[RichLentz]

Three times in the last two weeks when I go to use my Desktop PC with Windows 11 PRO, with all the latest updates, the cooling fan is running at Full speed. The power light is no longer blinking and is on steady, which usually means the PC just has the Display turned off. Tapping the power button, a key on the keyboard or even the mouse does not "Wake Up" the display or computer. I need to hold the power button for a few seconds, long enough that the power light goes off, and then restart the PC. WORSE, When I shut down the PC at night to avoid this issue, the next morning the power button is

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