In the evolving realm of Windows operating systems, the way PCs handle power conservation has taken significant leaps. On Windows 11/10, users encounter two primary power models: the older S3 model and the more recent Modern Standby (also known as S0 Low Power Idle). The former, S3, hails from an era where instant device activation was a distant dream. However, with the incessant demand for swift device responses akin to smartphones, Modern Standby emerged. It had its inception as “Connected Standby” during the times of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Notably, Modern Standby isn’t just a rebranding of Connected Standby; it provides enhanced flexibility in component choice and empowers the OS to control network connectivity even during standby. While both power models grant an instant on/off experience, Modern Standby extends its embrace to a broader spectrum of market segments that were previously confined to the Traditional Sleep (S3) mechanism. Through this risewindows article, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to enable or disable Modern Standby on your Windows 11 device.
How to Check Your System’s Current Sleep State?
To view your system’s current sleep state, do these steps:-
Step 1. First, open an elevated Command Prompt.
Step 2. Now, type the following and hit the Enter key on the keyboard:-
powercfg /a
Step 3. Then, in the output, if you find “Standby (S0 Lower Power Idle) Network Connected/Disconnected,” that means Modern Standby is enabled.
Step 4. After that, check the Standby (S3) status. If you see the “This standby state is disabled when S0 low power idle is supported” message, your device supports Legacy Standby (S3). So, it would be best if you disable the Modern Standby to enable Legacy Standby (S3).
How to Turn On or Off Modern Standby on Windows 11 or 10 using Registry Editor?
To enable or disable Modern Standy on Windows 11 or 10 through Registry Editor, perform these steps:-
Step 1. Firstly, open Registry Editor.
Step 2. Now, navigate to the following key in the left sidebar of Registry Editor:-
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power
Step 3. Then, right-click the Power folder and select New > DWORD Value (32-bit).
Step 4. After that, name the newly created REG_DWORD PlatformAoAcOverride.
Step 5. Next, double-click on PlatformAoAcOverride REG_DWORD and set its “Value data” to 0 to disable the Modern Standby.
Step 6. Then, click OK.
Step 7. Finally, restart your laptop.
If you want to enable the Modern Standby (default settings), open the Registry Editor and navigate to the following key:-
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power
Here, right-click on the PlatformAoAcOverride REG_DWORD and select the Delete option. Click Yes when prompted.
How to Enable or Disable Modern Standby on Windows 11 or 10 through Command Prompt?
To turn on or off Modern Standby on Windows 11 or 10 using Command Prompt, use these steps:-
Step 1. As usual, open an administrative Command Prompt.
Step 2. Now, type the following and hit the Enter key on the keyboard to disable Modern Standby:-
reg add HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power /v PlatformAoAcOverride /t REG_DWORD /d 0
Step 3. Later, if you want to enable the Modern Standby, type the following and hit the Enter key on the keyboard:-
reg delete "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power" /v PlatformAoAcOverride /f
How to Turn On or Off Modern Standby on Windows 11 or 10 using PowerShell?
To enable or disable Modern Standby on Windows 11 or 10 through Windows PowerShell, use these steps:-
Step 1. First, open an administrative Windows PowerShell.
Step 2. Now, type the following and hit the Enter key on the keyboard to disable Modern Standby:-
reg add HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power /v PlatformAoAcOverride /t REG_DWORD /d 0
Step 3. Later, if you want to enable the Modern Standby, type the following and hit the Enter key on the keyboard:-
reg delete "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power" /v PlatformAoAcOver
Step 4. After that, type Yes when prompted.
Step 5. Press the Enter key on the keyboard.
Also Read: How to Launch Multiple Apps at Once on Windows 11/10.
Conclusion
Modern Standby, introduced as a successor to the traditional S3 power model, offers a range of benefits, including instant device activation and broader market segment coverage. This power model is integral to the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. Users seeking to enable or disable this feature have multiple avenues to do so, including Command Prompt, Registry Editor, and PowerShell. Following the detailed steps provided above can ensure a seamless transition between the power states according to individual preferences and requirements.
