Modern Standby is a power management feature that allows your computer to remain in a low-power state while still being able to receive notifications, updates, and perform other background tasks. While this feature can be useful for many users, some may experience issues with it and wish to disable it. In this article, we will explore how to disable Modern Standby in Windows 10 & 11.

Method 1: Disable Modern Standby via Command Prompt

The first method to disable Modern Standby is to use the command prompt. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do this by right-clicking on the Command Prompt icon and selecting “Run as administrator.”

Step 2: Type in the following command and hit Enter: powercfg /a

Step 3: Look for the “Sleep” state and check if it says “Standby (S0 Low Power Idle).” If it does, then your system supports Modern Standby.

Step 4: Type in the following command and hit Enter: powercfg /setacvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_SLEEP 3b009227-2594-4c01-9d45-930f77a4d7bd 0

Step 5: Type in the following command and hit Enter: powercfg /setactive SCHEME_CURRENT

This should disable Modern Standby on your computer. If you ever want to revert to the default settings, simply type in the command powercfg /setacvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_SLEEP 3b009227-2594-4c01-9d45-930f77a4d7bd 1 and hit Enter.

Method 2: Disable Modern Standby via Registry Editor

Another method to disable Modern Standby is to use the Registry Editor. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2: Type in “regedit” and hit Enter.

Step 3: Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power

Step 4: Right-click on the Power key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Step 5: Name the DWORD value “CsEnabled” (without the quotes).

Step 6: Double-click on the CsEnabled value and change its value to 0.

Step 7: Click OK and close the Registry Editor.

This should disable Modern Standby on your computer. If you ever want to enable it again, simply go back to the same Registry key and change the CsEnabled value to 1.

Conclusion

Disabling Modern Standby in Windows 10 & 11 is a simple process that can be done using either the command prompt or the Registry Editor. Whether you experience issues with the feature or simply prefer to have full control over your computer’s power management, these methods can help you achieve your goal. Just remember that changing the power settings on your computer can affect its performance and battery life, so always use caution and make sure you understand the consequences of your actions.