Change Power Plan type using PowerCFG command line
The first thing you will need to do is create power plans. Windows offers Balanced Power Plan as the only power plan. But you can go to Control Panel > Power Options > Create a power plan. Once done, type CMD in the run prompt, and then use Shift + Enter to open Command Prompt with admin privileges. Next, follow the guide to learn how to change it.
Steps to change Power Plan type
Execute the following command: You will see the following output: You will see the following output: When you rerun the command that displays a list of power plans, the Astrix mark is the default or active power plan. If you want to further check on settings inside the power plan, execute the command with query option and GUID of the power plan. Since the names are not friendly, you can change the plan name using the change name option. That said, you can also export the current power plan into a file and later export it. It comes in extremely handy when switching to a new PC or when you hard reset the computer and need to configure the plan again. However, make sure to keep it off the computer on a USB or OneDrive. If you need it often, it is best to create a BAT file or a desktop shortcut and change it quickly. You can also check out our detailed guide on laptop battery usage and optimization guide.
