Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (plugged in)
- Policy ID
- ACConnectivityInStandby_2
- Scope
- Computer Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Windows 10
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- System › Power Management › Sleep Settings
Description
This policy setting allows you to control the network connectivity state in standby on modern standby-capable systems.
If you enable this policy setting, network connectivity will be maintained in standby.
If you disable this policy setting, network connectivity in standby is not guaranteed. This connectivity restriction currently applies to WLAN networks only, and is subject to change.
If you do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9 View registry values
- ACSettingIndexREG_DWORD