Category: At least Windows Vista

This policy setting specifies the action that Windows takes when a user closes the lid on a mobile PC. Possible actions include:-Take no action-Sleep-Hibernate-Shut downIf you enable this policy setting you must select the desired action. If you disable this policy setting or do not configure it users can see and change this setting.

This policy setting specifies the percentage of battery capacity remaining that triggers the critical battery notification action. If you enable this policy setting you must enter a numeric value (percentage) to set the battery level that triggers the critical notification. To set the action that is triggered see the “Critical Battery Notification Action” policy setting. If you disable this policy setting or do not configure it users control this setting.

This policy setting specifies the action that Windows takes when battery capacity reaches the low battery notification level. If you enable this policy setting select one of the following actions:-Take no action-Sleep-Hibernate-Shut downIf you disable or do not configure this policy setting users control this setting.

This policy setting specifies the action that Windows takes when battery capacity reaches the critical battery notification level. If you enable this policy setting select one of the following actions:-Take no action-Sleep-Hibernate-Shut downIf you disable or do not configure this policy setting users control this setting.

This policy setting specifies whether to enable or disable tracking of responsiveness events. If you enable this policy setting responsiveness events are processed and aggregated. The aggregated data will be transmitted to Microsoft through SQM. if you disable this policy setting responsiveness events are not processed. If you do not configure this policy setting the DPS will enable Windows Performance PerfTrack by default.

Determines the execution level for Windows Shutdown Performance Diagnostics. If you enable this policy setting you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Shutdown Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection troubleshooting and resolution the DPS will detect Windows Shutdown Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. If you disable this policy setting Windows will not be able to detect troubleshoot or resolve any Windows Shutdown Performance problems that are handled by the DPS. If you do not configure this policy setting the DPS will enable Windows Shutdown Performance for resolution by default. This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy is not configured. No system restart or service restart is required for this policy to take effect: changes take effect immediately. This policy setting will only take effect when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled diagnostic scenarios will not be executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console.

Determines the execution level for Windows System Responsiveness Diagnostics. If you enable this policy setting you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows System Responsiveness problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection troubleshooting and resolution the DPS will detect Windows System Responsiveness problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. If you disable this policy setting Windows will not be able to detect troubleshoot or resolve any Windows System Responsiveness problems that are handled by the DPS. If you do not configure this policy setting the DPS will enable Windows System Responsiveness for resolution by default. This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy is not configured. No system restart or service restart is required for this policy to take effect: changes take effect immediately. This policy setting will only take effect when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled diagnostic scenarios will not be executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console.

Determines the execution level for Windows Standby/Resume Performance Diagnostics. If you enable this policy setting you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection troubleshooting and resolution the DPS will detect Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. If you disable this policy setting Windows will not be able to detect troubleshoot or resolve any Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems that are handled by the DPS. If you do not configure this policy setting the DPS will enable Windows Standby/Resume Performance for resolution by default. This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy is not configured. No system restart or service restart is required for this policy to take effect: changes take effect immediately. This policy setting will only take effect when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled diagnostic scenarios will not be executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console.

Determines the execution level for Windows Boot Performance Diagnostics. If you enable this policy setting you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Boot Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection troubleshooting and resolution the DPS will detect Windows Boot Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. If you disable this policy setting Windows will not be able to detect troubleshoot or resolve any Windows Boot Performance problems that are handled by the DPS. If you do not configure this policy setting the DPS will enable Windows Boot Performance for resolution by default. This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy is not configured. No system restart or service restart is required for this policy to take effect: changes take effect immediately. This policy setting will only take effect when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled diagnostic scenarios will not be executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console.

This setting exists only for backward compatibility and is not valid for this version of Windows. To configure the Program Compatibility Assistant use the ‘Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant’ setting under Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Application Compatibility.