Restore Missing Power Plans in Windows 11

Windows 11 often hides advanced power plans—such as High Performance and Ultimate Performance—by default to optimize battery life and support Modern Standby (S0). This guide provides the exact steps to restore these missing power schemes using simple command-line tools and registry adjustments, allowing you to unlock maximum hardware performance on your PC.

Method 1: Restore Missing Plans Using Command Prompt

The fastest way to restore missing power plans is to re-add their default GUIDs using the Windows Command Prompt.

  1. Press Win + S, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.
  2. Copy and paste the command for the power plan you want to restore, then press Enter:
  1. Open the Control Panel, navigate to Hardware and Sound > Power Options, and select your newly restored plan.

Method 2: Reset All Power Schemes

If the commands do not work, resetting the default power configuration can resolve underlying system conflicts.

  1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.

  2. Run the following command:

    powercfg -restoredefaultschemes

  3. Restart your computer and check Power Options in the Control Panel.

Method 3: Disable Modern Standby (Connected Standby)

Many modern laptops and prebuilt PCs enforce Modern Standby (S0), which intentionally hides custom and advanced power plans. Disabling it forces Windows to use standard S3 sleep, making all power plans visible.

  1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.

  2. Type the following command and press Enter:

    reg add HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power /v PlatformAoAcOverride /t REG_DWORD /d 0

  3. Restart your computer.

  4. Run the duplication commands from Method 1 again if the plans do not appear automatically.

(Note: To re-enable Modern Standby in the future, run reg delete HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power /v PlatformAoAcOverride /f and restart.)