Allow away mode

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Specifies whether the system uses away mode. If this setting is disabled, away mode is not used even if programs request it.

Aliases and setting visibility

  • Windows provisioning: Common\Power\Policy\Settings\Sleep\AwayMode

  • PowerCfg: AWAYMODE

  • GUID: 25dfa149-5dd1-4736-b5ab-e8a37b5b8187

  • Hidden setting: Yes

Values

Index Name Description

0

Disabled

Away mode is not available.

1

Enabled

Away mode is available.

Applies to

Available in Windows Vista and later versions of Windows.