To set timeout settings to put the laptop to standby while plugged to power, use this setting This applies to disk timeout as well but this determines timeout settings for when the laptop is on battery. This setting determine inactivity timeout settings for hard disk to be turned off if the laptop is connected to power The time set by this will determine length of inactivity to turn monitor off if laptop is on battery. S/NĬonfigures monitor timeout value for when the laptop is plugged to power. The table below specifies valid values of and the settings each modifies. specifies the power scheme setting you want to change

To modify the behavior of the Power scheme on battery and when plugged in, use the /change switch as shown below….

The Power scheme marked with asterisks (*) is the active power scheme.

To list all available power schemes in the PC, type the command below.

You can also modify the power settings for a laptop with Powercfg command. When you finish, click Save changes.Ĭhange Windows 10 Power Settings with Command Line

Finally, modify how your laptop turns off display and put your laptop to sleep when on battery or plugged in to power.

Then beside the active power plan, click Change plan settings.

When System and Security opens, click Power Options.

At Control Panel, click System and Security.

You can also modify Power Settings in Windows 10 from Control Panel.

You can configure power settings here: The Screen section determines when the screen (display) is turned off while Sleep determines when the laptop is “put to sleep” (hard disk is turned off).Ĭhange Windows 10 Power Settings from Control Panel.

When System Settings opens, click Power & sleep.

To change Windows 10 power settings from Power & sleep settings: The 3 methods to change Windows 10 power settings discussed in this guide are:Ĭhange Windows 10 Power Settings from Power & sleep Settings Options to Change Windows 10 Power Settings This guide demos how to change Windows 10 power settings.

Change Windows 10 Power Settings with Command Line.

Change Windows 10 Power Settings from Control Panel.

Change Windows 10 Power Settings from Power & sleep Settings.

Options to Change Windows 10 Power Settings.

Remove a power plan through powershell