However, you might often find the Windows Power Options overridden or greyed out across multiple operating systems. Hence, we’ll explore the causes and possible solutions here.

Why are the Windows Power Options greyed out?

The grayed-out Windows Power Options aren’t a widespread error in the Windows community. We’re more used to minor errors like the power plan keeps changing. However, here are a couple of reasons why Windows Power Options were greyed out:

Corrupt system files – If Windows system files are corrupt, it will lead to a chain of problems, including display issues which can cause the Windows Power Options icon to be greyed out.  Third-party app – Several third-party tools for battery management come with peculiar settings and configurations; one of these tools may be the reason behind the greyed-out Power Options icon.  Outdated or incompatible drivers – Batteries have specific drivers released and maintained by Microsoft. If you install a driver not built for your PC, you might encounter incompatibility issues. Recent hardware changes – The effect could grey out your Windows Power Options if you’ve recently changed any system hardware. 

Of course, you also need to keep in mind that the Power Options are mainly used in portable systems that use a battery, not desktop PCs. Now that we know why this might happen, let’s go through the solutions to fix the problem.

How do I fix Windows Power Options greyed out? 

Before we proceed to advanced troubleshooting, ensure the following checks are applied:

Ensure your device is fully charged. Close all third-party power management tools.   Restart your PC.

If the issue persists after these, try the solutions below.

1. Scan for hardware changes

Check our detailed guide to see how you can use the Device Manager to scan for hardware changes.

2. Update your battery drivers

If you can’t update your driver with the steps above, follow our detailed guide on installing drivers on Windows 11, or just use an automated driver updater tool. SPONSORED

3. Remove third-party power management apps

If you uninstall your third-party power management tool, all the settings and configurations previously used by your computer will be ineffective.  Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. Third-party power management apps can interfere with your device’s battery configurations. Disabling them will ensure that windows Power Options remain visible. 

4. Update your BIOS

Updating your BIOS will help restructure your PC’s hardware configurations and enable the motherboard to identify hardware, e.g., battery, more efficiently.  The steps are different, depending on the PC manufacturer. However, ensure to get the motherboard’s model number or serial number before anything.

5. Restore your Windows to a previous point

If you know the timeline before the Power Options became greyed out, you can restore your PC to an earlier Windows version. If you don’t know how to create a system restore point, then follow this guide for an overview. Ensure to follow all the steps outlined above to fix your Windows Power Options if some options are greyed out. If you have further queries or suggestions about this guide, kindly use the comments section below.

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