How to Disable Modern Standby in Windows 11 and Why You Should Do It

Modern Standby is a new feature introduced by Microsoft in Windows 11. This feature allows your computer to stay connected to the internet and receive updates, notifications, and emails while in sleep mode. This feature can also increase your computer’s wake-up speed from sleep mode. However, this feature also has some disadvantages, such as:

  • Consumes more battery power when in sleep mode.
  • Causes compatibility issues with some hardware and software.
  • Disrupts system performance and stability.
  • Inhibits the ability to change advanced power settings.
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If you’re experiencing any of the above issues, or just want to conserve battery power, you might want to disable the Modern Standby feature in Windows 11. Unfortunately, there is no option to do so directly through Windows Settings. You’ll need to use some alternative methods, such as:

In this article, Bardimin will explain how to disable Modern Standby in Windows 11 by using all three methods. Before you proceed, make sure you back up your system first, as changing the wrong settings can cause a system crash. Also, make sure you have administrator rights to run the required commands.

What Is Modern Standby and How Does It Work?

Modern Standby is an evolution of the Connected Standby and InstantGo features present in Windows 8 and Windows 10. This feature is designed to provide an experience similar to a smartphone or tablet, where your device can stay connected to the internet and run some background tasks while in sleep mode, such as receiving notifications, updating apps, and syncing data. This feature also allows your device to wake up from sleep mode quickly, so you can resume your work without waiting long.

Modern Standby has two modes of operation: S0 Low Power Idle (S0iX) and S3. S0iX mode is the default mode used by devices that support Modern Standby, where your device remains in a low-power standby state while in sleep mode, and can execute some background tasks specified by the system.

S3 mode is an alternate mode used by devices that do not support Modern Standby, or if you disable this feature, where your device turns off most components while in sleep mode, and does not run any background tasks.

S0iX mode has several advantages over S3 mode, such as:

  • Your device can wake up from sleep mode quickly because there is no need to reload data from disk or memory.
  • Your device can stay connected to the internet and perform some background tasks while in sleep mode, such as receiving notifications, updating apps, and syncing data.
  • Your device can adjust power usage based on background activity, and switch to power-saving mode when there is no background activity.

However, the S0iX mode also has some disadvantages over the S3 mode, such as:

  • Your device can use higher power while in sleep mode, as some components stay active and perform background tasks.
  • Your device may experience compatibility issues with some hardware or software, which may cause your device to not enter sleep mode or wake from sleep mode.
  • Your device can invade your privacy, as your device can send and receive data without your knowledge while in sleep mode.

Edit the Windows Registry

The Windows registry is a database that stores information about system configuration, hardware, software, and user preferences. You can edit the Windows registry to change settings that are not available through the user interface. Here are the steps to disable Modern Standby in Windows 11 by editing the Windows registry:

  1. Open Run by pressing Windows + R on your keyboard.
  2. Type regedit and press Enter to open Registry Editor.
  3. In the left pane, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power.
  4. In the right pane, right-click on a space and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  5. Name the new value PlatformAoAcOverride dan tekan Enter.
  6. Double-click on the value PlatformAoAcOverride dan ubah data nilainya menjadi 0. This will disable Modern Standby in Windows 11.
  7. Click OK and close Editor Registri.
  8. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

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Changing BIOS/UEFI Settings

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is software that initializes hardware when your computer starts up. You can change BIOS/UEFI settings to control various aspects of the system, including the Modern Standby feature. Here are the steps to disable Modern Standby in Windows 11 by changing BIOS/UEFI settings:

  1. Restart your computer and press the appropriate key to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup. These keys can vary depending on your computer manufacturer and model but are typically F2, F10, F12, Del, or Esc. You can see a message on the screen telling you which button to press.
  2. After you enter BIOS/UEFI Setup, look for settings related to Modern Standby, Connected Standby, S0 Low Power Idle, or S0 State. These settings can be under the Power, Advanced, ACPI, or Sleep menu. The location and name of these settings can vary depending on the manufacturer and model of your computer, so you may need to work around a bit.
  3. Change the setting to Disabled or Off. This will disable Modern Standby in Windows 11.
  4. Save your settings and exit BIOS/UEFI Setup. Your computer will restart and apply the changes.

Using Command Prompt Commands

Command Prompt is a command-line tool and script that allows you to automate and manage various system tasks. You can use the Command Prompt command to disable Modern Standby in Windows 11 easily. Here are the steps to disable Modern Standby in Windows 11 by using Command Prompt commands:

  1. Open Start and type Command Prompt.
  2. Right-click on the search results in Windows Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. This will open Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
  3. In Command Prompt, type the following command to disable Modern Standby and press Enter:
reg add HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power /v PlatformAoAcOverride /t REG_DWORD /d 0
  1. Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer to apply the changes.

The above commands will disable Modern Standby in Windows 11 for both power scenarios, i.e. when your computer is using a battery (DC) or adapter (AC). If you want to re-enable Modern Standby in Windows 11, type the following command to re-enable Modern Standby and press Enter:

reg delete “HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power” /v PlatformAoAcOverride /f

Conclusion

Modern Standby is a feature that can provide several benefits to Windows 11 users, such as a continuous internet connection and fast wake-up time. However, this feature can also cause some issues, such as high battery power consumption, compatibility issues, and performance glitches. If you want to disable Modern Standby in Windows 11, you can use one of the three methods I have described above, which are:

  • Edit the Windows registry.
  • Change BIOS/UEFI settings.
  • Use Command Prompt commands.

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