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Reset the power plan via command prompt?


If a default power plan is lost, you can reset/restore it as the default power plan using the command prompt!

Contents:

1.) ... Restore a standard power plan via command!
2.) ... Why does it happen that a standard power plan is lost?
3.) ... More tips on energy saving plans on Windows!
New: 2024
4.) ... How to change the power plan with powercfg!
5.) ... How to display available sleep states with powercfg!
6.) ... Why use powercfg to adjust, activate or change the energy saving plan?


1.) Restore a default power plan via command!


For the following action, launch Command Prompt or PowerShell in administrative mode to restore the default power plans.

For example, with the Windows + r keyboard shortcut then just type CMD and confirm it with Ctrl Shift + Enter keyboard shortcut, after that the command prompt will be started in administrative mode.

To restore the default power plan, enter the following commands depending on which power plan you want to restore. 

Balanced:

powercfg -duplicatescheme 381b4222-f694-41f0-9685-ff5bb260df2e

Power saving mode:

powercfg -duplicatescheme a1841308-3541-4fab-bc81-f71556f20b4a

Maximum performance:

powercfg -duplicatescheme 8c5e7fda-e 8bf-4a96-9a85-a6e23a8c635c


Afterwards you can also use the Run dialog Check whether these have been restored correctly, the default power plans should then appear in the power plans list.


Windows + R and command control.exe /name Microsoft.PowerOptions

2.) Why does a default power plan get lost?

With mobile Windows devices such as notebooks and laptops, this is sometimes the case because the standard energy saving plans are not available by default due to your own installations, but rather special manufacturer-specific energy saving plans in order to achieve the maximum battery life for the respective mobile Windows device.

It is very rare that a power plan disappears on its own, but it is not impossible either, with the solution suggested above you can restore the default Windows power plans and it is not a big hassle at all, the only challenge is that you need one have administrative access to the respective Windows computer.

For the manufacturer's typical energy saving plans, identifiers such as "HP recommended", "Lenovo recommended" or "Dell energy saving plan" are common; the standard saving plans are balanced, energy saving mode and high performance.


3.) More tips on energy saving plans on Windows!

Under current Windows 11 and Windows 10 you rarely have problems with the energy saving plan, with a few exceptions on mobile devices where these do not occur. Restoring the energy saving plans, especially the default values, is quite easy as described above. This means you don't have to do without one of the energy saving plans known as Windows Standard. However, here are further tips on energy saving plans under Microsoft Windows that may help you or you may learn something new here.


►  Energy saving mode, balanced and high performance difference
►  Tool for automatic power options adjustment under Windows
►  Can I adjust the energy saving plan under Windows 11?
►  Standby, hibernate or lock in the start menu!
►  Auto Shutdown in Windows 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (shut down automatically)!
►  Supported power plan/standby mode features in Windows 11! 





4.) How to change the power plan with powercfg!

Use the powercfg  command /List and  /setactive


Admin rights are not required, so you can have it done via script, why not when it is so easy to do. In high performance mode the PC stays on or you can set it up that way! 

Here is a simple example:
  


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C:\Users\Nenad> powercfg /List

Existing power schemes (* Active)
---------------------------------- -
Power Scheme GUID: 381b4222-f694-41f0-9685-ff5bb260df2e (Balanced) * Power Scheme
GUID: 8c5e7fda-e8bf-4a96-9a85-a6e23a8c635c (High Performance)
Power Scheme GUID: a1841308-3541 -4fab-bc81-f71556f20b4a (power saving mode)

C:\Users\Nenad> powercfg /setactive 8c5e7fda-e8bf-4a96-9a85-a6e23a8c635c

C:\Users\Nenad> powercfg /List

Existing energy schemes (* Active)
--------------- -------------------- Power
Scheme GUID: 381b4222-f694-41f0-9685-ff5bb260df2e (Balanced) Power Scheme
GUID: 8c5e7fda-e8bf-4a96-9a85-a6e23a8c635c ( Maximum performance) *
Power scheme GUID: a1841308-3541-4fab-bc81-f71556f20b4a (sleep mode)

C:\Users\Nenad>






5.) How to view available sleep states with powercfg!



powercfg /availablesleepstates



Once you use the powercfg /availablesleepstates command , you will get a list of supported sleep states and unsupported features.

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6.) Why use powercfg to adjust, activate or change the energy saving plan?



Using "powercfg" from the Command Prompt (also known as Command Prompt in Windows) allows users to adjust or change various power settings and power plans on their Windows computers. Adjusting or changing the power plan using Command Prompt can be useful for a variety of reasons:



- To change settings that are not available in Control Panel. The Control Panel offers a number of power options that you can use to adjust your computer's performance. However, some settings are only available through the command prompt with powercfg. These include, for example, settings for hardware-specific functions such as screen brightness or the energy saving function for hard drives.

- To create a custom power plan. The Control Panel offers three predefined power plans: Low Power Mode, Balanced Mode, and High Performance. You can use these plans as a starting point to create your own custom power plan.

- To fix power management issues. If you are having problems with your computer's power management, you can reset or reset the power plan using powercfg using Command Prompt.

Here are other examples of changes you can make with powercfg:

Change the screen brightness: To set the screen brightness to 50%, enter the following command:


powercfg -setdcvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT 75537347 50



Enable hard drive power saving: To enable hard drive power saving, enter the following command:


powercfg -setdcvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT 75537347 1



Create a custom power plan: To create a custom power plan named MyCustomPlan, enter the following command:


powercfg -create plan MyCustomPlan



Reset a power plan: To reset the MyCustomPlan power plan to its default settings, enter the following command:


powercfg -restoredefaultscheme MyCustomPlan



Other reasons why powercfg is useful:

Energy efficiency: By adjusting the power plan, you can optimize the energy efficiency of your computer. This is especially important if you work on a laptop to extend battery life.

Performance Optimization: Depending on the needs of your tasks, you can set the power plan to either maximize or reduce performance. This is useful when, for example, you play games or perform complex tasks that require maximum processing power.

Scheduling: You can also configure the power plan so that your computer goes into hibernation or sleep mode when it is not in use. This can help save energy and extend the life of your computer.

Custom Settings: Powercfg gives you the ability to create custom power plans and settings that meet your exact needs.

Troubleshooting: If you have power management issues on your computer, you can use "powercfg" to check the current power plan and its settings. This can be helpful when troubleshooting.



Overall, using "powercfg" from the Command Prompt provides fine-grained control over your computer's power settings, allowing you to adjust your system's power efficiency and performance to your liking. This can help reduce power consumption, extend battery life, and optimize your computer's overall performance.



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