How to Fix ‘There Are Currently No Power Options Available’ Error in Windows

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Preliminary Fixes

Fix 1: Run the Power Troubleshooter

Step 1: Press theWindows keyon your keyboard, typeSettings,and clickOpen.

Step 2: Under System, click on theTroubleshootoption.

Note: If you are on Windows 10, clickUpdate & Security and go to Troubleshoot from the left pane.

Step 3: In the Troubleshoot window, selectOther troubleshooters.

Note: If you are on Windows 10,select the Additional troubleshooters option and select Power Options.

Step 4: Scroll down to find Power and clickRun.

Note: If you are on Windows 10,click Run the troubleshooter.

The troubleshooter will scan your PC for the issue and resolve it. Once done, restart your PC and see if the issue persists. However, the troubleshooter sometimes may not identify the error. In such cases, check out the next method.

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Fix 2: Update the Battery Driver

Note: The steps are similar for both Windows 10 and 11.

Step 1: Press theWindows key + Xon your keyboard.

Step 2: From the quick menu, selectDevice Manager.

Step 3: Under Device Manager, click onBatteriesto expand and right-clickMicrosoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery.

Step 4: Now, chooseUpdate driver.

Follow the prompt and update the battery driver, resolving the error from your Windows PC. However, the following method might help you fix the error if this didn’t.

Fix 3: Run an SFC Scan to Fix Corrupt Files

Step 1: Press theWindows key, typeCommand Prompt, and clickRun as administrator.

Step 2: Type the below command and hitEnter.

Once the scanning is complete, restart your computer,and if the power option error persists, continue with the steps below.

Step 3: Press theWindows key, typeCommand Prompt,and clickRun as administrator.

Step 4: Type or copy the below command and hitEnter.

The above command will do a DISM scan. Once the scan is complete, reboot your Windows PC again. This should eliminate the error of there being currently no power options available.

Fix 4: Reset Using Command Prompt

Step 1: Press theWindows key, typeCommand Prompt,and clickRun as administrator.

Step 2: Type the below command and pressEnter.

Step 3: Once you have executed the above command, you should have resolved the power issue. If it didn’t, type the following command and pressEnter.

Once the above command is executed, restart your Windows PC, and it should have been fixed. If this couldn’t resolve the power problem, move on to the following method.

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Fix 5: Edit Windows Registry

Step 1: Press theWindows key, typeRegistry Editor, and clickRun as administrator.

Note: You can also press ‘Windows key + R’ to open the Run dialog box, type regedit.exe, and click OK to open Registry Editor.

In the prompt, selectYes.

Step 2: In the top address bar, enter the mentioned address.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Note:You can manually navigate to the following path too.

Step 3: Double-click theNoClosefile.

Step 4: Now,type1in the Value Data field and pressOK.

Finally, the system must be rebooted to implement the changes. And that’s it! When the system boots back, there are currently no power options available error should be resolved. If this method doesn’t help, the next method will.

Fix 6: Edit Local Group Policy

Step 1: Press theWindows keyson your keyboard, typegpedit, and clickOpen.

Note: You can also press ‘Windows key + R’ to open the Run dialog box, typegpedit.msc, and click OK.

Step 2: In the left pane, under Local Computer Policy, selectUser Configuration.

Step 3:In the right pane, double-click onAdministrative Templates.

Step 4: Select theStart Menu and Taskbaroption.

Step 5: Now, go toRemove and prevent access to the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commandspolicy settings and double-click on it.

Step 6: Select theDisabledoption. Finally, click onApplyand thenOK.

There you go. Now, all you need to do is reboot Windows. And once it boots back up, you won’t see the there are currently no power options available error again. If you do, move on to the next method.

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Fix 7: Reset the PC

Step 1: Press theWindows key, typeSettings,and clickOpen.

Step 2: Under System, scroll down to findRecovery.

Step 3: Click theReset PCbutton on the far right of the Reset this PC option.

Step 4: Under Reset this PC window, clickKeep my files.

Note: If you wish to remove all personal files, click Remove everything.

Step 5: On the next screen, chooseCloud download.

Note: Since there could be an issue with the local file, it is ideal for you to download a fresh copy of Windows. Cloud Download will require an active internet connection and consume slightly more than 4GB of data.

Step 6: ClickNext.

Note: If you wish to change your data and download preference, click Change settings.

Step 7: Finally, clickReset.

Give your PC some time to complete the resetting process. Once it comes back, you will eliminate the no power options available error onyour Windows PC. If you have any queries, check out the FAQ section below.

FAQs on Windows PC Power Options

Depending on your needs and how you use your device, Windows 11 has several power modes. Some prefer the ‘Balanced’ power mode to balance performance and energy efficiency. If you’re running on battery power, the ‘High performance’ power mode will give you maximum performance, while the ‘Battery saver’ mode will give you maximum energy efficiency.

The low-power mode is designed to conserve battery life on a laptop or tablet. So, if you need to use the device for a longer duration or don’t have access to a power outlet, enabling low-power mode can be a good idea. However, if you need maximum performance for a demanding task, avoid using the low-power mode, as it may limit the performance of your device.

The battery-saver mode in Windows is designed to help conserve laptop battery life. It reduces the usage of background apps and services, adjusts display brightness, and turns off other features that may consume a lot of power. It is not intended to cause damage to the battery but to extend its life.

To prevent this error from occurring in the future, it is always a good idea to perform regular system maintenance and keep your drivers up-to-date.

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Last updated on 20 August, 2024

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