Windows users often encounter various issues, such as driver errors, non-functional start menus, and BSOD errors. Recently, many have reported an unusual error message stating, “There are currently no power options available.” This message typically appears when users click on the Power icon on their Windows 10 or Windows 11 devices, with Windows 10 users experiencing it more frequently.
Why Does This Error Occur?
The “There Are Currently No Power Options Available” error usually arises when access to power options has been restricted or when Windows cannot read the current power plan configuration. Additionally, corrupted system files can also trigger this error. Here’s how to fix it.
1. Configure Power Options in the Local Group Policy Editor
You can resolve this error using the Local Group Policy Editor by following these steps:
1. Open Windows Search and type Local Group Policy Editor, then select it from the results.
2. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar.
3. On the right side, locate Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commands and double-click it.
4. In the window that appears, select Disabled.
5. Click Apply, then OK.
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2. Edit the Windows Registry
Making adjustments in the Windows Registry can also help fix the issue:
1. Open Windows Search and type Registry, then select Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
3. Double-click the NoClose entry on the right side.
4. Set the Value data field to 0 and click OK.
After making these changes, restart your computer to see if the error is resolved.
3. Repair Corrupted System Files
Corrupted system files can lead to this error. To fix them, follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Search and type Command Prompt. Right-click on it and select Run as administrator.
2. In the Command Prompt, enter the following command and press Enter:
sfc /scannow
3. Wait for the process to complete, which may take some time depending on the number of corrupted files. Once finished, restart your PC.
4. Restore the Default Power Plan via CMD
You can also restore the default power plan using the Command Prompt:
1. Open Windows Search and type Command Prompt. Right-click and select Run as administrator.
2. Enter the following command and press Enter:
powercfg -restoredefaultschemes
3. This command will restore the default power plan settings.
5. Run the Power Troubleshooter
Both Windows 10 and 11 have a built-in troubleshooter for power options:
1. Open the Settings app and go to the System tab. Scroll down and click on Troubleshoot.
2. Select Other troubleshooters.
3. Find Power and click the Run button next to it.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
After the troubleshooter finishes, restart your PC to apply the changes.
6. Use a System Restore Point
If the error appeared after installing a new application or update, consider rolling back to a previous restore point:
1. Open Windows Search and type Recovery, then select the Recovery app.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your system to a previous state where power options were available.
7. Install Windows Updates
The error may be caused by bugs that have been fixed in recent updates. To check for updates:
1. Go to Settings > Windows Update.
2. Click Check for updates. Windows will search for and install any available updates.
8. Reset Your Windows PC
If all else fails, resetting your Windows PC to factory settings may be necessary. This will restore all user settings to default and reset power options:
1. Choose whether to keep your files or remove everything during the reset process.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the reset.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the “There are currently no power options available” error and restore functionality to your power settings. Learn More
