Windows 10: Windows 11 - How to automatically select different power plans/modes on a laptop when on...

Hi Community,I am trying to understand how power plans and modes work on Windows 11. What I really want to do is have different settings automatically applied depending on whether my laptop is on mains or battery. e.g. high/ultimate performance when on mains and a more battery-friendly mode when on battery.

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Power plan?

Upon checking, it seems that there's nothing wrong with your system. It is usual that you have to double-click your mouse before your monitor wakes up.

For the meantime, we suggest changing the power plan by following the steps below:

• Press Windows key + S.
• Type in Power Settings.
• On the pop-up window, choose Additional power settings.
• Select High performance.

After changing the power plan, we suggest that you monitor the changes made and check if that will work for you.

Get back to us if you need further help.

 

Power plans automatically changing

Hi Jonah,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with power plans.
I will surely help you to fix this issue.

This issue could have occurred due to incorrect Power settings. Try the steps listed here:

Method 1:

Let’s run the power troubleshooter and check if that helps.

a. Press Windows key on the keyboard.

b. In the search box, type Troubleshooting and press
Enter.

c. Click on ‘System and Security’ and click on ‘Power’ click on next to run the troubleshooter.

Method 2:

If the issue persists, I suggest you to
restore the power plans to default and check if it helps.

Step 1: Reset and restore the power plans to default:

• 
  Right-click on
  Start button and click on Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• 
  In the command prompt, type powercfg –restoredefaultschemes
  and hit Enter.
  
• 
  Exit command prompt.
  

Note: This would reset the power plan settings to default. Any customized power plans are would be removed.



Step 2:

Once the power plan is reset to default, you may create a
new power plan and customize the same according to your needs.



Refer to the link:

Power plans: Frequently asked questions

Windows help & learning





Note: Applies to Windows 10.



Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

Different power plans

Hello,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you would like to increase the performance of your Laptop when it is charging and then switch to power saver when it isn't charging. I will certainly help you with the issue.

I would suggest you to kindly follow the below mentioned steps:

To select High Performance plan (While On charging):

• Click Start

• Select Settings

• Select System

• Select Power and Sleep

• Select Additional Power Settings

• Select Show Additional Plans

• Select High Performance

To select Power Saver Mode (While not On charging):

• Click Start

• Select Settings

• Select System

• Select Power and Sleep

• Select Additional Power Settings

• Select Balanced (recommended)

If you would like to use any Software which meets your requirement to increase the performance, you can browse it over the internet.

Important Note:

Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software can be solved. Using
Third Party Software is at your own risk.

Hope this information helps.

Reply with the status of the issue and we will be glad to offer our assistance.

Thank you.

Sincerely,