3 Ways to Change Power Plan in Windows 11

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Method 1: Change the Power Plan Using the Settings App

By default, your PC is set to Balanced power mode, but you can change it to “Best performance” or “Best power efficiency” to prioritize performance or battery life, respectively. Here’s how:

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Ito open the Settings app and head toSystem > Power & battery.

Step 2:Use the drop-down menu next to Power mode to switch between three modes:Balanced,Best power efficiency, andBest performance.

Method 2: Change the Power Plan via the Control Panel

Using the Control Panelis an old-school way of making changes to your PC. Here’s how to use it to change the power plan in Windows 11.

Step 1:Click thesearch iconon the taskbar. Typecontrol paneland pressEnter.

Step 2:Use the drop-down menu at the top right corner to change the view type toLarge iconsand go toPower options.

Step 3:Select theradio buttonon the left of the power mode to activate it.

Method 3: Change the Power Plan With Command Prompt

You can also use thecommand prompt on Windows 11to communicate with your PC and change its power plan settings. Read on to learn how.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Sto open the search menu, typecmd, and pressEnter.

Step 2:In the console, type the below command and pressEnterto view a list of available power plans.

Note: The GUID number next to the plan is its unique identifier code that you can use to switch between various modes. Note the GUID number of the plan you wish to use.

Step 3:To change power mode, run the following command.

ReplaceGUIDin the above command with the actual unique identifier code noted earlier.

It’s important to note that once you’ve changed the power mode via the Control Panel or Command Prompt, you can’t change modes via the Settings app. To fix this, use the Control Panel or Command Prompt and switch to the Balanced mode first.

Bonus: Create a Custom Power Plan on Windows 11

While Windows 11 already offers you three different power plans, you can also create a custom power plan that best suits your needs. Here’s how.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Rto open the Run dialog, typecontrol, and pressEnter.

Step 2:ClickPower options. From the left column, click onCreate a power plan.

Step 3:Select one of the three basic plans to start with. Then, enter asuitable plan nameand hitNext.

Step 4:Choose the preferred sleep and display settings for the plan and hitCreate.

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Last updated on 08 May, 2024

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