Network and Internet Enable or Disable Modern Standby Network Connectivity in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable network connectivity during Modern Standby while on battery and/or plugged in on a Windows 10 and Windows 11 device.

In Windows 10 and Windows 11, there are two power models for PCs: S3 and Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle). The S3 power model is an older standard and is not capable of the instant on that consumers expect from modern devices. Modern Standby is capable of leveraging all the capabilities of a modern chipset and can be integrated across the breadth of tablets and PCs today. The first iteration of Modern Standby was Connected Standby, which first shipped in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Modern Standby expands upon the Windows 8.x Connected Standby concept, allowing for flexibility in component selection and the ability for the OS to manage network connectivity in standby.

Windows 10 and Windows 11 Modern Standby (Modern Standby) expands the Windows 8.1 Connected Standby power model. Connected Standby, and consequently Modern Standby, enable an instant on / instant off user experience, similar to smartphone power models. Just like the phone, the S0 low power idle model enables the system to stay connected to the network while in a low power mode.

Although Modern Standby enables an instant on/off user experience like Connected Standby, Modern Standby is more inclusive than the Windows 8.1 Connected Standby power model. Modern Standby allows for market segments previously limited to the Traditional Sleep (S3) power model to take advantage of the low power idle model. Example systems include systems based on rotational media and hybrid media (for example, SSD + HDD or SSHD) and/or a NIC that doesn’t support all of the prior requirements for Connected Standby.

Modern Standby systems can be connected (enabled), disconnected (disabled), or managed by Windows to allow network connectivity during S0 standby. This behavior is dictated by the hardware and/or by configuration.
  • Connected Modern Standby will allow you to stay connected to the network while in standby to still receive and get notifications about email, VoIP calls, and such, but it will use more battery.
  • Disconnected Modern Standby will allow longer battery life, but you will no longer have the advantages of staying connected to the network while in standby.
  • Managed by Windows will allow Windows to manage network connectivity during standby.
On any Modern Standby system (whether connected or disconnected), the system remains in S0 while in standby, allowing the following scenarios to work:
  • Background activity
  • Faster resume from a low power state
On systems that are connected while in standby, wakes based on specific network patterns may also be set by the operating system to enable apps to receive the latest content such as incoming email, VoIP calls, or news articles.

References:


Contents

  • Option One: Enable or Disable Modern Standby Network Connectivity in Power Options
  • Option Two: Enable or Disable Modern Standby Network Connectivity in Windows Terminal
  • Option Three: Enable or Disable Modern Standby Network Connectivity in Local Group Policy Editor
  • Option Four: Enable or Disable Modern Standby Network Connectivity using REG file


EXAMPLE: Reason to disable modern standby network connectivity for both "Plugged in" and "On battery"





Option One

Enable or Disable Modern Standby Network Connectivity in Power Options


1 Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Power Options icon.

2 Click/tap on the Change plan settings link for your active power plan (ex: "Balanced"). (see screenshot below)

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3 Click/tap on the Change advanced power settings link. (see screenshot below)

Modern_Standby_network_connectivity_Power_Options-2.png

4 Expand open the Network connectivity in Standby setting under the group with the same name as the currently selected power plan (ex: "Balanced"). (see screenshot below step 5)

You can add Network connectivity in Standby to Power Options if you do not have it available.


5 In both the On battery and Plugged in drop menus for the Network connectivity in Standby setting, select Enable (AC default), Disable, or Managed by Windows (battery default) for what you want, and click/tap on OK.

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Option Two

Enable or Disable Modern Standby Network Connectivity in Windows Terminal


1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

2 Copy and paste the command below you want to use for when on battery and/or plugged in into Windows Terminal, and press Enter.

 On battery
(Enable)​
powercfg /setdcvalueindex scheme_current sub_none F15576E8-98B7-4186-B944-EAFA664402D9 1
OR​
POWERCFG -SETDCVALUEINDEX SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_NONE CONNECTIVITYINSTANDBY 1

(Disable)​
powercfg /setdcvalueindex scheme_current sub_none F15576E8-98B7-4186-B944-EAFA664402D9 0
OR​
POWERCFG -SETDCVALUEINDEX SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_NONE CONNECTIVITYINSTANDBY 0

(Managed by Windows - Default)​
powercfg /setdcvalueindex scheme_current sub_none F15576E8-98B7-4186-B944-EAFA664402D9 2
OR​
POWERCFG -SETDCVALUEINDEX SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_NONE CONNECTIVITYINSTANDBY 2


 Plugged in
(Enable - Default)​
powercfg /setacvalueindex scheme_current sub_none F15576E8-98B7-4186-B944-EAFA664402D9 1
OR​
POWERCFG -SETACVALUEINDEX SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_NONE CONNECTIVITYINSTANDBY 1

(Disable)​
powercfg /setacvalueindex scheme_current sub_none F15576E8-98B7-4186-B944-EAFA664402D9 0
OR​
POWERCFG -SETACVALUEINDEX SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_NONE CONNECTIVITYINSTANDBY 0

(Managed by Windows)​
powercfg /setacvalueindex scheme_current sub_none F15576E8-98B7-4186-B944-EAFA664402D9 2
OR​
POWERCFG -SETACVALUEINDEX SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_NONE CONNECTIVITYINSTANDBY 2

3 You can now close Windows Terminal.




Option Three

Enable or Disable Network Connectivity while in Modern Standby in Local Group Policy Editor


You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.

The Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

All editions can use Option Three below to set these same policies.

If the group policies in this option are enabled or disabled, it will gray out and override Option One and Option Two.


1 Open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).

2 Navigate to the location below in the left pane of Local Group Policy Editor. (see screenshot below)

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Power Management > Sleep Settings

Modern_Standby_network_connectivity_gpedit-1.png

3 In the right pane of Sleep Settings in Local Group Policy Editor, double click/tap on the Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (plugged in) policy to edit it. (see screenshot above)

4 Do step 5 (always enable), step 6 (always disable), or step 7 (undo) below for what you would like to do.

5 To Always Enable Network Connectivity while in Modern Standby when Plugged In (AC)

A) Select (dot) Enabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 8 below. (see screenshot below step 7)​

6 To Always Disable Network Connectivity while in Modern Standby when Plugged In (AC)

A) Select (dot) Disabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 8 below. (see screenshot below step 7)​

7 Default Setting of Users Choice for Network Connectivity while in Modern Standby when Plugged In (AC)

This setting will allow users to change Option One and Option Two.


A) Select (dot) Not Configured, click/tap on OK, and go to step 8 below. (see screenshot below)​

Modern_Standby_network_connectivity_gpedit-2.png

8 In the right pane of Sleep Settings in Local Group Policy Editor, double click/tap on the Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (on battery) policy to edit it. (see screenshot below step 2)

9 Do step 10 (always enable), step 11 (always disable), or step 12 (undo) below for what you would like to do.

10 To Always Enable Network Connectivity while in Modern Standby On Battery

A) Select (dot) Enabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 13 below. (see screenshot below step 12)​

11 To Always Disable Network Connectivity while in Modern Standby On Battery

A) Select (dot) Disabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 13 below. (see screenshot below step 12)​

12 Default Setting of Users Choice for Network Connectivity while in Modern Standby On Battery

This setting will allow users to change Option One and Option Two.


A) Select (dot) Not Configured, click/tap on OK, and go to step 13 below. (see screenshot below)​

Modern_Standby_network_connectivity_gpedit-3.png

13 When finished, you can close the Local Group Policy Editor if you like.




Option Four

Enable or Disable Modern Standby Network Connectivity using REG file


You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.

If the group policies in this option is enabled or disabled, it will gray out and override Option One and Option Two.


1 Do step 2 (plugged in) and/or step 3 (On Battery) below for what you would like to do.

2 To Enable or Disable Network Connectivity while in Modern Standby when Plugged In (AC)

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the REG file you want to use, and go to step 3 below.​

Always_Disable_Modern_Standby_network_connectivity_when_Plugged_In.reg


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
"ACSettingIndex"=dword:00000000

OR​

Always_Enable_Modern_Standby_network_connectivity_when_Plugged_In.reg


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
"ACSettingIndex"=dword:00000001

OR​

Default_Not_Configured_Modern_Standby_network_connectivity_when_Plugged_In.reg

This setting will allow users to change Option One and Option Two.


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
"ACSettingIndex"=-

3 To Enable or Disable Network Connectivity while in Modern Standby On Battery

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file you want to use, and go to step 4 below.​

Always_Disable_Modern_Standby_network_connectivity_On_Battery.reg


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
"DCSettingIndex"=dword:00000000

OR​

Always_Enable_Modern_Standby_network_connectivity_On_Battery.reg


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
"DCSettingIndex"=dword:00000001

OR​

Default_Not_Configured_Modern_Standby_network_connectivity_On_Battery.reg

This setting will allow users to change Option One and Option Two.


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
"DCSettingIndex"=-

4 Save the .reg files to your desktop.

5 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg files one at a time to merge them.

6 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7 Restart the computer to apply.

8 You can now delete the downloaded .reg files if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


 

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I've followed the steps to disable connected standby using the registry files on this page. After doing this and rebooting my laptop, there was no difference. My laptop still retains Bluetooth and WiFi connections during sleep. What could be the problem?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    Other Info
    Latitude 5320
I've followed the steps to disable connected standby using the registry files on this page. After doing this and rebooting my laptop, there was no difference. My laptop still retains Bluetooth and WiFi connections during sleep. What could be the problem?

Hello, and welcome. :-)

Which option did you use? I'll test using the same.

The policy notes used in options 3 and 4 say it only applies to WLAN networks, but I don't see any limitations mentions in Microsoft docs for option 1 and 2.

Just to note, this only affects while in modern standby mode (S0 sleep state) and not the usual S3 sleep state.

In addition, this will not turn off the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi settings. Only prevent them from connecting while in standby.

 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
Wow, that was quick, thank you! And thanks also for the warm welcome! 👍
I tried option four, the reg file option, and I chose the Disable file in both instances.
Maybe I've misunderstood what this should accomplish: I was hoping I'd be able to terminate any Bluetooth and WiFi connections simply by activationg S0 sleep mode, but from your reply it seems I may have been wrong, and these fixes will only prevent new connections from being made, but will not kill any active connections - is that right?
I'll try options 1 and 2 also, maybe they act differently!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    Other Info
    Latitude 5320
Wow, that was quick, thank you! And thanks also for the warm welcome! 👍
I tried option four, the reg file option, and I chose the Disable file in both instances.
Maybe I've misunderstood what this should accomplish: I was hoping I'd be able to terminate any Bluetooth and WiFi connections simply by activationg S0 sleep mode, but from your reply it seems I may have been wrong, and these fixes will only prevent new connections from being made, but will not kill any active connections - is that right?
I'll try options 1 and 2 also, maybe they act differently!
Your thought is correct. It should stop network connections while in S0 modern standby mode.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
Maybe I've misunderstood what this should accomplish: I was hoping I'd be able to terminate any Bluetooth and WiFi connections simply by activationg S0 sleep mode
What was the result of your
PowerCfg -a
check?

My own S0 computer definitely disconnected WiFi networks as soon as S0 kicked in [when I had it set to Disconnected standby].

"S0 sleep mode" - S0 Modern standby [aka S0 Low power idle] is not a sleep mode but an idle condition.

Denis
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 Build 22631.3296
Right, so according to the powercfg command, I should be good:
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However, even with these settings, if I click the power button on the start menu and select Sleep, the laptop retains its wifi connection and sends and receives a few kilobytes every minute, as verified in the menu on my wifi router.

I haven't tried options 1 and 2 yet, I'll do that later today.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    Other Info
    Latitude 5320
if I click the power button on the start menu and select Sleep, the laptop retains its wifi connection
You do not have Sleep available on your computer. You have S0 Modern standby instead.
- Your Start menu should not even set that Sleep entry to appear. Did you add it manually?

S0 Modern standby kicks in when Power options turns off the monitor.
If you have set Disconnected standby then it will disconnect at that moment.
- Event viewer records the transitions. I have provided a Custom view definition in the next post.

There are, in effect, four Power/Computer states for an S0 Modern standby [aka S0 Low power idle] computer
- Computer on, Monitor on {Work can be done on the computer}
- Computer on, Monitor off = S0 {The monitor turning off initiates S0 Modern standby i.e. idle}. S0 progressively shuts down user-initiated processes. No user-desired activities start, only MS-desired ones such as WU & their built-in email app.
- Hibernate
- Off


Denis
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 Build 22631.3296
Event viewer, Custom view definition: Power - Sleep-Hibernate-S0 transitions

Here is an Event viewer, Custom view definition that shows transitions between power states: S3 Sleep, Hibernate & S0 Modern standby.
I like to have the same configurations on all my computers - this definition can be used on proper computers [S3 computers] & on S0 Modern standby computers.
- On my proper computers [S3 computers], this Custom view records entering & leaving S3 Sleep & Hibernation.
- On my S0 computer, this Custom view records entering & leaving S0 Modern standby, entering & leaving Hibernation.
- On my S0 computer, event records are misleadingly labelled as relating to S0 Connected standby whichever state is in force - Connected/Disconnected standby.

I have attached a zipped copy of this Custom view definition to this post.
- Unzip this file
- Import the definition into Event viewer using the control on the right-hand side of the Event viewer window, Import Custom view.
- - You'll be asked to give each view a name and I suggest using the names I gave the files but it's entirely up to you.​
- Then you can select Custom views on the left-hand side & then select this one.

Example results
System hibernates despite "hibernate after" set to "never"-power-sleep-hibernate-s0-transitions.png
- The lines above the selected ones are entering & leaving S0 Modern standby.
- The two selected lines are entering & leaving Hibernation

Resuming from S3 Sleep & resuming from Hibernation can only be distinguished, in a computer that has both, by looking in the Details tab of the resume EventID 1
- Hiber* entries that are greater than 0 indicate resuming from hibernation.
- Hiber* entries that have the value 0 indicate resuming from S3 Sleep.

Resume from Hibernate, Details tab
System hibernates despite "hibernate after" set to "never"-resume-hibernate-details-tab.png
Resume from S3 Sleep, Details tab
System hibernates despite "hibernate after" set to "never"-resume-s3-sleep-details-tab.png


All the best,
Denis
 

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Right, so to avoid confusion I will continue to use Microsoft's own terminology, which refers to S0 Modern Standby as a Sleep Mode.
I've checked two Windows 11 laptops with s0 mode enabled, both in their default configuration, and the Sleep option appears on both.

Thanks for the custom view export! If I choose Sleep from the start menu and then wake the laptop, two new items appear. One says "The system is entering Modern Standby. Reason: Screen Off Request" and the other says "The system is exiting Modern Standby. Reason: Input Keyboard".
In this Modern Standby state, which the powercfg command refers to as "Standby S0 Power Idle (Network Disconnected)", my laptop will retain it's wifi connection, and it will try to reconnect with the last Bluetooth audio device it remembers.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    Other Info
    Latitude 5320
my laptop will retain it's wifi connection
In that case, I agree it's a fault condition.

Whilst I vaguely recall a similar thread [here or in TenForums], I did not make any notes about it or keep a link to it.

Denis
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 Build 22631.3296
Since the powercfg command shows the desired setting already, I don't think trying options 1 and 2 will make any difference. I'll try to reinstall Win11 on a third laptop and check if it works there. All the laptops I have available are Dell Latitudes, I don't know if that makes any difference.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    Other Info
    Latitude 5320
I've reinstalled Windows 11 21H2 on a Latitude 7390 and applied fixes number two and three, rebooted, then verified with the powercfg command that I should be using "Standby S0 Network Disconnected", then verified with the event viewer that my laptop is going into Modern Standby status.
Still, when closing the lid on my laptop or selecting Sleep in the menu, it retains all Bluetooth and Wifi connections.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    Other Info
    Latitude 5320
I've reinstalled Windows 11 21H2 on a Latitude 7390 and applied fixes number two and three, rebooted, then verified with the powercfg command that I should be using "Standby S0 Network Disconnected", then verified with the event viewer that my laptop is going into Modern Standby status.
Still, when closing the lid on my laptop or selecting Sleep in the menu, it retains all Bluetooth and Wifi connections.

I suppose you could test by sharing something on the laptop to another device on your home network, and seeing if you are still able to access the share while the laptop is in S0 standby from the other device.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
it retains all Bluetooth and Wifi connections
How are you testing this?
Are you sure that it is not merely completing any already-started file transfers before cutting off the connection?

Denis
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 Build 22631.3296
This is specifically what I get when the laptop goes to sleep:
- No "Disconnect" sound from my Bluetooth headset.
- Cannot connect Bluetooth headset to phone while sleeping laptop is within Bluetooth range.
- Laptop still visible as "Connected" in Bluetooth menu on my phone.
- Laptop still visible as "Connected" in wifi router menu.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    Other Info
    Latitude 5320
I've tested this on several newly installed Windows 11 machines now, and I can definitely confirm that the steps listed in this article do not achieve the advertised effect.
By following the steps in this guide, you *will* be able to put your laptop into a "Network disconnected" sleep mode.
The problem, however, is that in this mode, your laptop will not actually *disconnect* from any network, your laptop will just *limit the traffic* that flows over that network.

This means that even if you follow the steps in this article to put your laptop into "Network disconnected" sleep mode, your laptop will still retain the wifi hotspot connection you're sharing from your phone - as well as the bluetooth connection to your non-multipoint headset, preventing you from using it with your phone instead.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    Other Info
    Latitude 5320
Should option four result in changes visible in UI somewhere? After applying in Windows 11 Pro 22H2, not getting the setting in the power plan be grayed out.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windwos 11 Pro
Should option four result in changes visible in UI somewhere? After applying in Windows 11 Pro 22H2, not getting the setting in the power plan be grayed out.

You can use the tutorial below to see if it reports:

Standby (S0 Low Power Idle) Network Connected

OR

Standby (S0 Low Power Idle) Network Disconnected

 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
Please note that, Windows 10 version 2004 onwards, the hidden registry setting that this tutorial applies to is deprecated.
It means that the setting may still work, but at some point in the future Microsoft could decide to make it stop working. You'd have to verify that it still works, each time after a Windows update is installed that upgrades Windows to a new build number.

Also please note, on some systems it may be possible to use a separate setting that is included in the Power Profile. As an example of this, you can refer to the top of page 5 in this document:
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming (2024)
    CPU
    i7 13650HX
    Memory
    16GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Cooling
    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    20Mbit/s up, 250Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
  • Operating System
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Medion S15450
    CPU
    i5 1135G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    2TB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Internet Speed
    20Mbit/s up, 250Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF

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