Windows has three power modes by default; Balanced, Best performance, and Best power efficiency.

So, we examine what might be causing the problem and how to troubleshoot it.

Why Can’t You Change the Power Mode in Windows 11?

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Several factors can prevent you from changing the power mode in Windows.

We suggest shifting to the Balanced plan and checking if that fixes the issue.

This plan optimizes the performance automatically.

Click on Power Options

In this scenario, the best way to proceed is by running the Power troubleshooter.

If a problem within the system is identified, it will notify you and then suggest relevant fixes.

Here is how you’re free to spin up the troubleshooter:

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Create a power plan

They will revert to how they were when you began using Windows, thus fixing the error at hand.

Here is how you could do that:

Hopefully, this will handle the issue.

Switch Power Modes Easily

By now, you should be able to switch the power modes successfully.

Click on the Create button

They will likely be able to find the root cause of the issue and suggest a fix.

If nothing really works, you could always clean install Windows to give it a fresh, error-free start.

Click on Other troubleshooters

Run the Power troubleshooter

Restore the default power theme

Choose the Select an active power plan policy