How to Reset Power Plans to Default in Windows

Aug 11, 2023

Are you used to customizing the power plan on your Windows computer? Here's how you can reset it to default.

Customizing power plans on your Windows computer allows you to control the energy settings and performance of your computer. Over time, you may have customized power plans to meet your specific requirements, but what if you want to reset them?

Whether you want to troubleshoot power-related issues or simply start afresh, resetting power plans on your Windows 10 or 11 PC is fairly straightforward. There are a couple of ways you can go about this. Let’s go through them one at a time.

The Power Options applet in the Control Panel makes it easy for you to customize various power management settings on your Windows computer. You may already be using it to create and modify power plans on your PC. Additionally, it also gives you the option to restore those plans to their default settings.

To reset a power plan to its default settings using the Control Panel, use these steps:

You can repeat the above steps to reset other power plans as well. Before you do that, it's a good idea to note down any changes you wish to reapply after the reset.

If you are looking for a way to swiftly switch between power plans, don't miss our guide on the best ways to change power plans on Windows.

While the Control Panel makes it simple to reset a power plan to its default settings, doing so for each power plan individually can be time-consuming. So, what if you want to reset all the power plans to their default settings at once?

To do this, you can use a command line tool like Command Prompt or PowerShell on your computer. Don't worry; the process is not as difficult as it may appear and only requires you to run a single command.

To reset all the power plans to default using Command Prompt or PowerShell, follow these steps:

And that’s about it. Once you run the above command, Windows will reset all the power plans to their default settings. For more such useful commands, why not check our guide on the most useful CMD commands for Windows?

Resetting power plans on your Windows PC may be necessary for resolving problems with your computer's power management. As we just saw, the procedure is not too complicated, regardless of whether you want to reset a specific plan or all of them.

After you have successfully reset your power plan, you can go about reconfiguring it again on Windows. If you want to improve your PC's performance, you can also enable the Ultimate Performance power plan on Windows. If you use a laptop instead of a PC, it's probably a better idea to use the Power saver mode to preserve the battery.

Pankil is a freelance tech writer from India who has been writing about Windows since 2021. As a long-time Windows user, he has extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of the operating system and specializes in creating how-tos and troubleshooting guides. With a focus on practical advice and real-world solutions, Pankil aims to make technology accessible and user-friendly for everyone.