How to Run Power Troubleshooter Tool in Windows 10 and 11

Windows 10 and Windows 11 come with a built-in Power Troubleshooter tool to automatically fix and repair issues related to power options such as restart, shutdown, sleep, hibernate, etc. Sometimes you may not find this tool directly as it’s a hidden secret tool. In this article, we’ll learn how to access and use the Power Troubleshooter tool in Windows 10 and 11 operating systems.

Following screenshot shows Power Troubleshooter tool running in Windows 11:

PROBLEM: Power Troubleshooter Tool is Missing in Windows 10 and 11

Recently, while troubleshooting hibernate and Airplane Mode issue in one of my Windows 11 devices, I had to use the Power Troubleshooter tool. I was surprised to see that the Power Troubleshooter tool was not available directly anywhere. I checked the classic Control Panel as well as Windows 11 Settings app but the Power Troubleshooter tool was not mentioned anywhere. Many Windows users complain about the missing Power Troubleshooter tool in their devices.

Windows 11 contains a list of all built-in or stock troubleshooter tools on Settings -> System -> Troubleshoot -> Other Troubleshooters page but the Power Troubleshooter is not available on this page. Also the Troubleshooting page of classic Control Panel now redirects to Settings -> System -> Troubleshoot page.

So basically the Power Troubleshooter tool is now hidden in Windows 11 and users can’t find or run it directly.

Fortunately, there are a few secret ways to run Power Troubleshooter tool in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you also want to use the Power Troubleshooter utility in your Windows 10/11 device, following methods will help you:

METHOD 1: Run Power Troubleshooter Using Start Menu Search

This is the easiest way to launch Power Troubleshooter tool in Windows 10 or 11.

1. Click on Start button and type troubleshoot power.

2. Start Menu will show “Find and fix problems with your computer’s power settings” shortcut in search results.

3. Click on Open button and it’ll launch Power Troubleshooter tool on your screen.

Now you can use the troubleshooting utility to fix power issues in your computer.

METHOD 2: Launch Power Troubleshooter Using Windows 11 Settings App

You can also access Power Troubleshooter tool using Settings app search feature in Windows 11.

1. Open Settings app from Start Menu. Alternatively, you can press WIN+I keys together to directly launch Settings app.

2. Now type Power in the search box given in left-sidebar on Settings app.

3. Press Enter key or click on Show all results option and Settings app will show all search results in right-side pane.

4. Scroll down to bottom and you’ll see “Find and fix problems with your computer’s power settings” shortcut.

Click on the shortcut and you are ready to use power troubleshooting utility.

METHOD 3: Run Power Troubleshooter Using Direct Command

Advanced users can also launch Power Troubleshooter tool using direct command as mentioned in following steps:

1. Press WIN+R keys together to open RUN dialog box.

2. Now paste any of following commands in RUN box and press Enter key:

It’ll launch the power troubleshooter tool on your computer screen.

How to Use Power Troubleshooter Tool in Windows 10 and 11

When you run Power Troubleshooter tool, click on Advanced link given on the tool window and select “Apply repairs automatically” option.

Now click on Next button and wait for a few seconds. The tool will automatically find and fix issues present in your device.

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