How do I fix the "High Performance" power plan disappearing every time I use the command to bring it back?

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How do I fix the "High Performance" power plan disappearing every time I use the command to bring it back?

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A few days ago I searched for a solution to fix my power plan changing to high performance when I want it on balanced. I found a website and I followed the instructions and I realised it only worked because it completely got rid of the high performance power mode. I can't find the website anymore because I cleared my cache and history but all I remember is that in task manager, in the startup page, I disabled everything. I have tried using the cmd command to bring back the high performance plan but it disappears whenever I switch to the balanced power mode. On the power options page in control panel, it only shows the balanced power plan. Same goes for the windows mobility centre as it only shows the balanced power mode in the drop-down menu for the battery status. Is there any permanent fix?

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Answer 1

Hello orangefiestaware, welcome to the Microsoft community, I'll be happy to help you today;

I understand that the "High Performance" power plan is completely gone;

What exactly is the model and manufacturer of your graphics card?

What exactly is your PC model and manufacturer?

If it's a desktop, what exactly is the model and manufacturer of the motherboard?

Before answering the question I suggest you try the following;

Check if you are updated with the latest version of Windows 10;

Press Windows key + i and go to Update and Security;

Click Check for updates and do ALL pending updates;

Run System File Checker;

Click on the Windows search bar and type: CMD

The search result for CMD (Command Prompt) will be displayed, click Run as administrator;

Copy and paste the commands below by pressing Enter after typing each command line:

Sfc /ScanNow

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

Dism /Online /Cleanup-image /RestoreHealth

Create a new power plan;

Access the Control Panel and click on System and Security;

Click Power Options;

Click on Create a power plan in the menu on the left of the screen;

Set the desired power plan and click Next;

Configure sleep and hibernation, then click Create;

That should fix the problem;

Hope this helps, see you soon!

Answer 2

I am using a laptop and it's the Dell G15 5510. It seems to have worked but when I turn it on and go to power options, there are 2 High Performance modes. One of them is the one I made by following your process and the other one is I believe the one that used to be there. Are they both the same? If I select the Balanced mode, the High Performance mode that I made stays and the other one disappears. I assume that every time I turn my laptop on, the other High Performance mode appears again. Do you want me to provide a screenshot of there being 2 High Performance modes?

Answer 3

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Dear orangefiestaware,the second power plane is probably the one you created earlier and another one was already there, so they are the same;

Hope this helps, see you soon!

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Answer 4

Generally you dont disable all in task manager as that may well lead to loss finctionality on the PC

You update both bios and all drivers from that PC maker, or mobo maker if self build, thenset Bios to deafults and pwr to balanced

You are unlikely to see any real time performance increase by upgrading the HD, or memory, or fiddling with Bios settings.

But a lot would depend on what software you are using for what?

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