How to Enable or Disable Efficiency Mode Confirmation Dialog in Windows 11. Are you tired of constant pop-ups every time Windows 11 suggests Efficiency Mode? Learn how to disable the Efficiency Mode Confirmation Dialog in Windows 11 to streamline your tasks. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT video hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Understanding the Efficiency Mode Warning in Windows 11. Efficiency Mode, formerly "Eco mode," helps manage system resources, but Windows displays a confirmation prompt to prevent accidental activation of the feature on critical processes. While this protects stability, IT admins or heavy users may want to remove the warning to simplify workflows. We have four key methods, suitable for individual users and enterprise deployment. Quick Methods for Individual Users. The two easiest methods are built right into the Windows GUI, best for single users or support-led assistance. Method 1: Disable via Task Manager Settings. First, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Click Settings in the bottom-left corner of the Task Manager window. Under Other options, clear the box next to “Ask me before applying Efficiency Mode.” Finally, close Task Manager. Method 2: Disable via On-the-fly Prompt. First, open an application and enable Efficiency Mode for that process to trigger the confirmation dialog. When the confirmation dialog appears, select the box near “Don’t ask me again.” Finally, click OK to stop all future confirmation prompts. Advanced Methods for System-Wide Control. For large-scale or scalable per-user changes, you'll need to use the Registry. Warning: Back up your registry before proceeding. Method 3: Enable or Disable via Registry Editor. First, press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Navigate to the following path: Look for the D Word (32-bit) value named ShowEcoModeDialog. If it doesn't exist, create it. Modify the value to configure the dialog: To turn the confirmation dialog ON, set the value to 1. To turn the confirmation dialog OFF, set the value to 0. Finally, close Registry Editor and restart the computer or re-launch Task Manager to apply changes. Method 4: Deploying Changes with a .reg File. First, open Notepad (or any text editor). Paste the appropriate script below: To DEACTIVATE the dialog (set to 0): To ENABLE the dialog (set to 1): Save the file with a .reg extension (e.g., DisableEMPrompt.reg). Open the .reg file and confirm the merge. Finally, restart your PC or log out and back in to apply the changes. Troubleshooting Risks and Important Considerations. Before deploying, be aware of risks. Risk: Accidentally setting critical processes to Efficiency Mode can cause instability. Fix: If this happens, open Task Manager, right-click the critical process, and clear the Efficiency Mode box. Limitation: This setting is applied per-user and per-session. This means other logged-in users have separate settings, and apps will stop running in Efficiency Mode after a reboot. Deployment Note: Currently, there is no native Group Policy Object (GPO) for this setting, making .reg file deployment the best alternative for enterprise-wide configuration. The core decision is balancing system stability against operational speed. The confirmation prompt is a safeguard, but once environments are secured, its removal boosts efficiency. By mastering these methods—from Task Manager to Registry deployment—you gain full administrative control over the Efficiency Mode Confirmation Dialog in Windows 11. Customize your systems for speed, knowing you possess the knowledge to troubleshoot or revert changes quickly. For more information, check out our official blog post on “How to Enable or Disable Efficiency Mode Confirmation Dialog in Windows 11” linked in the description below.