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

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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.

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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