Windows 10: [Windows 11] Why duplicate settings: A Power Mode in Settings app and a Power Plan Power...

1. What is the purpose of having these two power management selections separately? Is there a guidance article that Microsoft put out? 2. How does one, customize the Power Modes selectable from the Setting App? 3. Where should one now control the display off, sleep, and hibernation timers as well as lid closure control? Since Windows XX we had this Power Options in Control Panel unchanged and we know how it works. Bonus question: Did anyone who work for Mr. Satya Nadella quality control this Windows release and not realize this is going to be confusing? It feels like Microsoft still unable to

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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 Mode vs power plan in Windows 11

Hi,

I'm using windows 11 and I'm enjoying it so far. There is however one thing that's confusing me and that's the 2 different options to change power configurations in the settings menu and the control panel. At first, i thought they both controls the same thing, but after a closer look at power in the settings menu, I've noticed that I cannot change "power mode" if i have selected "High performance" as active power plan in classic control panel.

If i choose "balanced" as power plan in classic control panel, then i can suddenly choose between "Best power efficiency", "Balanced" and "Best performance" in power mode in settings.

What's the difference? And what power plan is recommended for me as a gamer? I'm using a desktop PC.

Best regards

 

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.