Depending on how you use your PC, you should select the best power settings to balance performance and efficiency. However, users can’t get these settings to stick as their power plans keep changing. Let’s have a look at how we can resolve this below.

Why does my power plan keep changing on Windows 11?

It is important to note that the power plan affects all activities on your computer. For example, if you are playing games and using the internet simultaneously, your CPU will use more energy than it would if you were only using it for one task at a time. You’ll therefore notice that your PC suddenly becomes slow or lags since your power plan settings need to reflect your activities. To get to the root of these issues, we explore some of the possible reasons why your Windows 11 keeps changing the power plan:

Power-saving software conflicts – You may use a third-party program to monitor or manage your computer’s power usage. If so, it may be overriding the default power settings. Low battery – If you’re not charging your laptop, Windows will automatically change the power plan when your battery is running low. Battery management software can help you increase its longevity. New application – You may have installed a new program that requires different power settings than those initially set and hence keeps changing them. Battery issues – It’s worth checking the battery health of your machine. If it has a dead battery or a faulty battery sensor, it may not respond to any power plan settings. Corrupted system files or registry entries – A corrupted system file or bad entry in your registry can cause Windows 11 to revert back to its default power options every time you restart your computer. Faulty driver – A faulty driver can cause your computer’s power plan to change without your knowledge. Antivirus software – Many antivirus programs include an option to automatically change your system’s power plan whenever they detect malware on your PC. 

How do I fix my power plan keeps changing?

A few preliminary checks that could help before the advanced solutions include:

Ensure your battery is fully charged if using a laptop, and take steps to improve battery life. Check if there is any third-party software that is causing this issue. If yes, then uninstall it or disable it temporarily. Make sure that Windows is fully up-to-date even without an Internet connection.  Restart your computer and see if the issue persists.

1. Run the power troubleshooter 

2. Run the DISM and SFC commands 

3. Run a virus scan

4. Update your graphic driver

If you’re not tech-savvy, you could end up downloading the wrong driver and causing more problems than you solve. Thankfully, some tools can make this process much easier. One such tool is DriverFix, which automatically finds and updates all your drivers in one click. SPONSORED DriverFix scans your computer for outdated or missing drivers and automatically installs them. This saves time and ensures that everything runs smoothly on your PC.

5. Restore default power plans

6. Perform a clean boot

We also have a similar article for when Windows 10 power plan keeps changing, so check out our recommended fixes.  In another odd situation, the power plans might be missing altogether but do not fret as we show you how to get them back in our detailed guide. Also, learn more about the difference between balanced and high-performance settings and decide which is the best for your system. Do let us know if the issue has been resolved in the comment section below.

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