How to Change Power Mode on Windows 11
In this article, we will walk you through how to change the power mode for your laptop or PC on Windows 11.
Power Mode is an essential feature for all kinds of mobile computing with batteries inside. It allows users to easily switch between a better battery life mode or the best performance mode for their computing devices.
In Windows 11, the feature has moved from the battery slider to stay inside the Settings app. If you have a hard time locating the power mode settings, here we have a step-by-step guide for you.
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Change Power Mode on Windows 11
To change power mode on Windows 11:
- Open Windows Settings
First, Go to Start and open the Settings app from the Start Menu (or by using Win + I short key).
- Go to “System” and “Power & battery”
- From here, click the drop-down menu next to the Power mode setting, and choose a power mode as your desired.
Change Traditional Power Options on Windows 11
If you want to manage power options for your Windows 11 PC in an old way, you can still do that by using these steps:
- Open Control Panel by using the following methods:
- Open the Start menu, type control, and select the Control Panel app from the list.
- Alternatively, you can press Win + R, type control, and press the Enter key.
- Open the Start menu, type control, and select the Control Panel app from the list.
- Select Hardware and Sound from the settings.
- Select Power Options.
- To change the power plans, click on the link Change settings that are currently unavailable.
- You can now select your preferred power plan for your device.
More Windows 11 Tips & Tricks
For more helpful tips and common questions and answers about Windows 11, visit the following resources:
- How to Update Apps on Windows 11
- How to Show or Hide Widget Icon on Windows 11 Taskbar
- How to Change Windows 11 Taskbar Alignment
- How to Show Windows Essential Shortcuts on Start Next to the Power button on Windows 11
- How to Change Taskbar Color on Windows 11
- How to Enable Windows 11 Virtual Touchpad
- How to Customize Windows 11 Start Layout
- How to Enable or Disable Transparency Effects on Windows 11
- How to Enable Remote Desktop with Microsoft Account on Windows 11
- How to Install Windows 11 on VMware Workstation with Fixes
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What if after ungrading POWER settings will not open?
I get this
“Power mode can’t be set while the high performance power plan is used.”
Now what
I had this problem too! Figured out you have to change a setting elsewhere to get it to adjust. Search on your computer for control panel, then click hardware and sound > power options. You should see there that the high performance one is selected. Select balanced instead and you’ll be able to go back into your power and battery settings and change the power mode.
Thank you, this has been an issue for me as well. This worked.
I’m so tired of Microsoft…. This was a great and accessible setting, right in the taskbar. Literally this close to switching to Mac.
I need help!! when i up to windows 11, my power option in control panel only have balance and don’t have high performance ( I didn’t get this error when I was using windows 11 ) . I want to know how can i get the high performance in power option again?? HHELP!