Windows 10: Power settings not working

Discus and support Power settings not working in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; I have tried everything and have been unable to find a solution to this. The most common answer I hear is "its a driver issue" but no way to actually... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by RobPisano, Feb 1, 2021.

  1. RobPisano Win User

    Power settings not working


    I have tried everything and have been unable to find a solution to this. The most common answer I hear is "its a driver issue" but no way to actually to troubleshoot how a driver could be causing this. My computer just will not turn off display or go to sleep no matter what. I have set allow computer to sleep while sharing media, turned off mouse waking up the computer, and made sure my drivers are up to date. Power troubleshoot found no issues and virus scan found no threats.

    :)
     
    RobPisano, Feb 1, 2021
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  2. POWER SETTINGS

    Hi Gerald,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience that you are facing on Windows 10, we will help you with this issue.

    Let us know few thing to analyze the issue.


    • What is the make and model of the pc?

    • Are you able to wake the computer back from sleep?
    This issue might occur due to some corruption in the power settings.

    I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

    Method 1: Let’s run Power troubleshooter.

    The power troubleshooter can automatically detect and fix any incorrect power settings. Refer to these steps to run this troubleshooter:


    • Select settings in the drop down menu below search and type
      Troubleshooting.

    • Click on Troubleshooting and select the view all option on the left pane.

    • Click on Power troubleshooter and follow the prompts.
    If issue persist, I suggest you to try method 2.

    Method 2: Create new Power Plan.

    Please refer to “Can I create a power plan?” section of the link below:

    Power plans: frequently asked questions

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/power-plans-faq#1TC=windows-8

    Note: Steps for Windows 8 or 8.1 applies to
    Windows 10.

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    JuzarAli1709, Feb 1, 2021
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  3. Ryan Mon1 Win User
    Can't Change Power Settings

    Thank you for the quick response. We will now move to the second phase of troubleshooting. We suggest that you follow the steps provided below:

    Method 1: Run the Power Troubleshooter.

    Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with your system's power settings. Here's how:

    • In the search box, type troubleshooting, and then click
      Troubleshooting
      .
    • Click on the view all option on the left panel.
    • Run the Power troubleshooter.

    Method 2: Customize Power options.

    If issue persists, the the following steps and check.

    • In the search box, type Power options, and then click.
    • Click on choose when to turn off display from the left pane.
    • Click on Restore default settings for this plan.
    • Click on Change advance power settings.
    • Scroll down and expand Power buttons and lid.
    • Expand Power button actions.
    • Click on the Setting and set it to Shut down.

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Ryan Mon1, Feb 1, 2021
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  4. Sasqui Win User

    Power settings not working

    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Feb 1, 2021
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