Windows 10: Disabling modern standby in Windows 24H2

My laptop is a newer model but does not play nice with modern standby. I had it disabled, but the recent update to 24H2 re-enabled it. The older methods to disable it no longer work group policy editor, registry tweaks, etc. How can I disable modern standby in 24H2?

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Tweak to disable Modern Standby

Just in the hope of avoiding misunderstandings:-

S0 Modern standby is a !"£$%^&*()_+<>?,.?|\`¬ <adjectives removed by forum moderator>
S0 Modern standby is a glorified idle condition not a sleep condition.

What you have read is incorrect. When I looked into this it seemed to me that that there might have been a version or two for which the disabling command did not work [possibly 1903, 1909 but I did not reinstall them just to test them].
I have an S0 computer and I have tried the disabling command in Version 20H2. It works, it disables S0 Modern standby. Sadly, the command does not necessarily enable S3 Sleep on all computers.

The is the S0 Modern standby disabling command.
Disabling modern standby - MSDocs


Best of luck,
Denis

 

How do I re-enable my modern standby sleep mode (S0)?

Modern standby (S0) is indeed designed to allow for faster wake times, which can be convenient for many users. However, one drawback is that it doesn't allow the PC to fully shut down, which means it may continue consuming some power even when in sleep mode. Additionally, some users have reported issues with laptops becoming excessively hot when placed in their backpacks while in modern standby mode.

On the other hand, S3 sleep mode is a deeper sleep state where the system is essentially powered down, resulting in lower power consumption. While wake times may be slightly longer compared to modern standby, S3 can be preferable for those who prioritize power efficiency and want to ensure their laptop doesn't generate excess heat during periods of inactivity. Here are the steps to enable Modern standby:

1. Open Registry Editor:
   
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
     
   • Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
     
2. Navigate to the Power Settings:
   
   • In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:
     
     
3. Modify the Registry Key:
   
   • Look for the PlatformAoAcOverride key.
     
   • If it exists, right-click on it and select Delete.
     
   • If it does not exist, you can skip this step.
     
4. Enable Modern Standby:
   
   • Open an elevated Command Prompt (right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator").
     
   • Enter the following command to delete the registry entry that disables Modern Standby:
     
     
5. Restart Your Computer:
   
   • Restart your computer to apply the changes.
     

Verify Modern Standby (S0) is Enabled

1. Open Command Prompt:
   
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
     
2. Run Power Configuration Command:
   
   • Type the following command and press Enter:
     
     
   • This command will list the available sleep states. Look for "Standby (S0 Low Power Idle)" to confirm that Modern Standby is enabled.
     

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!

 

How to disable Modern Standby? I want regular Sleep again! (Windows 11)

Hello vankyan,

The tutorial below can help show you how to disable network connectivity for modern standby.

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enabl...ndby-network-connectivity-in-windows-11.3286/