Windows 11 Pro, version 22H2 build 22621.1992

Dell XPS 9720 – all Dell maintenance applied including Firmware.

After collaborating with the Macrium forum, I discovered that scheduled tasks do not execute in Standby (S0) mode. This results in my backups and virus scans not being initiated. I have verified that Windows maintenance is set for 2:00 am, but I am unable to activate the option to wake the machine if it is asleep.

Is there a Group Policy setting that I can adjust to enable (or disable) the execution of tasks on schedule? I am aware that there is a specific group policy allowing networking in standby mode, as described in an article by Brink.

I am not looking to reinstall the OS.

I find it hard to fathom that Microsoft implemented a standard that essentially renders the Task Scheduler ineffective and schedules maintenance at times when the user is actively using the device.

​Windows 11 Pro, version 22H2 build 22621.1992 Dell XPS 9720 – all Dell maintenance applied including Firmware. After collaborating with the Macrium forum, I discovered that scheduled tasks do not execute in Standby (S0) mode. This results in my backups and virus scans not being initiated. I have verified that Windows maintenance is set for 2:00 am, but I am unable to activate the option to wake the machine if it is asleep. Is there a Group Policy setting that I can adjust to enable (or disable) the execution of tasks on schedule? I am aware that there is a specific group policy allowing networking in standby mode, as described in an article by Brink. I am not looking to reinstall the OS. I find it hard to fathom that Microsoft implemented a standard that essentially renders the Task Scheduler ineffective and schedules maintenance at times when the user is actively using the device.  Read More

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