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