Win8 System Power FAQ

Power Plan: Frequently Asked Questions, Power Plan is a collection of hardware and system settings (such as display, sleep, etc.) that govern how the computer uses the power supply. The power plan you can use depends on the type of computer you have.

Below are some frequently asked questions about power plans for computers that support standby, including all Windows RT and some Windows 8 computers.

What are the available power plans?

The only power plan that Windows provides for connecting to a standby computer is "Balance". The program provides full performance when full performance is required; saves power when not needed. You can further customize the plan to meet your requirements or create your own plan (using “leave” as a starting point). Computer manufacturers may also offer other power plans.

Can I create a power plan?

Yes. You can create and customize your own power plan.

Open “Power Options by: swipe in from the right edge of the screen and click "Search" (If you use the mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen and then point the pointer down Move, click “Search”), enter the control panel in the search box, and then click or click "Application” and “Control Panel”. In the search box in the "Control Panel", enter the power and press Enter.

Click or click “Create Power Plan” and follow the instructions.

Can I delete my power plan?

The only power plan you can delete is the power plan you created and the computer manufacturer's power plan — you can't delete "balance" Plan or plan you are currently using.

In addition, you may not have the necessary permissions to delete the plan because your system administrator has restricted access to the power plan.

Why can't I change the power settings?

The user permissions, restrictions, or hardware configuration of your computer that your system administrator has specified may limit the settings you can change. For example, if your computer is part of a network of an organization, such as a school or business, the system administrator may have turned off or even deleted some settings. In this case, ask your administrator for help.

If you use a remote desktop connection to connect to a computer, you must log in to the remote computer as an administrator to change its power settings.

How do I add a shutdown option to my computer?

Open “Power Options by: swipe from the right edge of the screen to the middle and click "Search” (if Using the mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, then move the pointer down, click “search”), enter the control panel in the search box, and then click or click " apply” and “ control Panel”. In the search box in the "Control Panel", enter the power and press Enter.

Click or click “select the function of the power button> and under “Shutdown settings”, select the option you want to add.

After that, you will see these options in the "Power" menu when you turn off your computer. For more information, see How do I turn off my computer (shutdown)?

What is a quick start?

Quick Start is a setting that helps your computer start up faster after shutting down. Windows saves system information to a file when it is shut down for a quick start. When you start your computer again, Windows uses the system information to recover your computer instead of restarting it.