Power Options Missing??

[Willard]

WinXPproSP3
Control Panel > Power Options > Power Schemes Window..
The scroll bar is blank blue..
The nine selections are missing???
Is there an easy fix???

 

[Tim Meddick]

Willard,
I'm sure there is a 'fix' somewhere on the web (try typing "fix
missing power schemes" into google) but you could just create a set of new
schemes by opening a 'Command Prompt' window (Start Menu > Accessories >
Command Prompt) and type the command: powercfg /? and then hit [ENTER]
Yu will get a set of instructions and examples for using the 'powercfg'
command, which is basically a command-line tool for creating / editing power
profiles.

An example:

type these commands, each one followed by [ENTER]:


POWERCFG /CREATE "My Scheme"
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /monitor-timeout-ac 15
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /monitor-timeout-dc 0
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /disk-timeout-ac 15
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /disk-timeout-dc 15
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /standby-timeout-ac 120
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /standby-timeout-dc 60
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /hibernate-timeout-ac 180
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /hibernate-timeout-dc 120
POWERCFG /SETACTIVE "My Scheme"

....will create a scheme (My Scheme) sets some pertinent values and finally
sets the scheme as the current active one - all from the command line. But,
as I said, you can probably download a fix to get the old values back. Here
is one method, copy / paste this into the "Run" box on the start menu:


reg COPY "HKU\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\PowerCfg" "HKCU\Control
Panel\PowerCfg" /s /f


(Please note: the above command should be all on one line but may not appear
so due to line-wrap affecting this post)
This should bring back the original values and their descriptions for you.


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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.

 

[Jose]

WinXPproSP3
Control Panel > Power Options > Power Schemes Window..
The scroll bar is blank blue..
The nine selections are missing???
Is there an easy fix???

Maybe. You can try to restore the default power scheme:

Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.

At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press
ENTER:
powercfg /RestoreDefaultPolicies

See what that does,

 

[Tim Meddick]

Please Note: Regarding my last message; I can see that the command at the
end (that brings back the 'default' power profiles), was indeed, cut in half
by line-wrap, depending on what news-reader you are using. So NOTE - There
is a crucial space between the words 'Control' and 'Panel' both times it is
used in the command and also note, because of the space, quotation marks
are required around both of the 'regpaths' but do not surround the /s and
/f switches in the quotes.

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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.

Willard,
I'm sure there is a 'fix' somewhere on the web (try typing "fix
missing power schemes" into google) but you could just create a set of new
schemes by opening a 'Command Prompt' window (Start Menu > Accessories >
Command Prompt) and type the command: powercfg /? and then hit [ENTER]
Yu will get a set of instructions and examples for using the 'powercfg'
command, which is basically a command-line tool for creating / editing
power profiles.

An example:

type these commands, each one followed by [ENTER]:


POWERCFG /CREATE "My Scheme"
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /monitor-timeout-ac 15
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /monitor-timeout-dc 0
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /disk-timeout-ac 15
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /disk-timeout-dc 15
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /standby-timeout-ac 120
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /standby-timeout-dc 60
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /hibernate-timeout-ac 180
POWERCFG /CHANGE "My Scheme" /hibernate-timeout-dc 120
POWERCFG /SETACTIVE "My Scheme"

...will create a scheme (My Scheme) sets some pertinent values and finally
sets the scheme as the current active one - all from the command line.
But, as I said, you can probably download a fix to get the old values
back. Here is one method, copy / paste this into the "Run" box on the
start menu:


reg COPY "HKU\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\PowerCfg" "HKCU\Control
Panel\PowerCfg" /s /f


(Please note: the above command should be all on one line but may not
appear so due to line-wrap affecting this post)
This should bring back the original values and their descriptions for you.


==


Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.

WinXPproSP3
Control Panel > Power Options > Power Schemes Window..
The scroll bar is blank blue..
The nine selections are missing???
Is there an easy fix???

 

[Tim Meddick]

Willard,
Indeed, Jose's suggestion is quite correct. (powercfg
/RestoreDefaultPolicies) This powercfg switch is not publicised and that is
my excuse for not knowing of it. Using this command does the same thing in
the registry as my long-winded suggestion. That is, copies the entries from
the default user's profile to the current user, so by doing, restores the
power profiles
I am sorry that I was slow to it, and thanks to Jose for his
suggestion.


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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.

 

[Jose]

Willard,
            Indeed, Jose's suggestion is quite correct.  (powercfg
/RestoreDefaultPolicies)  This powercfg switch is not publicised and that is
my excuse for not knowing of it.  Using this command does the same thing in
the registry as my long-winded suggestion.  That is, copies the entriesfrom
the default user's profile to the current user, so by doing, restores the
power profiles
       I am sorry that I was slow to it, and thanks to Jose for his
suggestion.

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Cheers,    Tim Meddick,    Peckham, London.

Your command is the "long" way!

All my thing does is copy the profile from the default user to the
current (logged in) user. Each user has their own profile when they
login. Of course, if the default user is also broken, then there is
another problem, so we'll see what happens with the OP.

 

[Nepatsfan]

WinXPproSP3
Control Panel > Power Options > Power Schemes Window..
The scroll bar is blank blue..
The nine selections are missing???
Is there an easy fix???

I've seen this happen when power schemes that the user created get
corrupted. Deleting these schemes in the registry often fixes the problem.
Since you're looking for 9 selections, I'm guessing that you created at
least 3.

First off, go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools ->
System Restore and create a restore point before following the procedure
outlined below.

Now, go to Start -> Run and enter regedit.exe in the Open box. Click OK.
In the Registry Editor, click on the + signs in the left hand pane to
navigate to the following location.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\PowerCfg\PowerPolicies

Under this registry key you should see 6 subkeys numbered 0 through 5. These
represent the default power schemes that come with XP. Any subkeys numbered
6 or more represent power schemes created by the user. If you find any
numbered 6 or more, right click on each one and select Delete from the menu.

In the end you should only have the subkeys numbered 0 to 5 remaining under
the PowerPolicies registry key.

Do the same for this registry key.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Controls
Folder\PowerCfg\PowerPolicies

If it turns out that this doesn't help with your problem, download and run
this registry fix.

Line 204, right hand column, Restore Power Schemes/Configurations
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Tim Meddick]

Willard,
I've taken a look at this, and the reg-file download restores
all the original power profiles from scratch. But I would run the
"Powercfg /RestoreDefaultPolicies" command first, as it is a simpler
option. Download the reg-file fix if the command does not work.

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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.

 

[Guest]

Don't enter a Kelly's tweak as she just exports her own cluttered registry
which in some of her tweaks has rubbish that shouldn't be exported. Why
corrupt your own registry with her junk?

 

[Jose]

Willard,
            I've taken a look at this, and the reg-file download restores
all the original power profiles from scratch.  But I would run the
"Powercfg /RestoreDefaultPolicies"  command first, as it is a simpler
option.  Download the reg-file fix if the command does not work.

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Cheers,    Tim Meddick,    Peckham, London.

Just try the command line thing and see what happens. You'll know if
it worked in 30 seconds or less and then report back and see if you
want to try the more complicated stuff.

Kelly's tweak is fine - it appears to reset the default user to known
good values, then resets the current user to the same known good
values. This tweak is good if the default user is also messed up.

My way just copies the default user to the current user, but less work
if the default user is still okay.

 

[Willard]

Thanks Jose,
That did the trick

Willard

Maybe. You can try to restore the default power scheme:

Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.

At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press
ENTER:
powercfg /RestoreDefaultPolicies

See what that does,

 

[Tim Meddick]

I thought some of Kelly's corner was rather good. I know that I've heard
quite a lot of people exclaiming their joyous relief, saying how the fix
they downloaded worked and how their system works fine now. I can't speak
for every one of the "tweaks" on the site but I have scanned the one that
we're talking about and 100% vouch for it being only what is in the original
with no apparent "junk".


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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I thought some of Kelly's corner was rather good.

Despite what SPAMCOP User says below, all of Kelly's Korner is good,
and a lot better than "rather" good. It's one of the very best Windows
help sites available.

 

[Unknown]

You're obviously very jealous of Kelly's success. Thus you speak negative of
her.
You have a disgusting personality. No friends; wonder why.

 

[Kelly]

These are XP default.

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[Jose]

Thanks Jose,
That did the trick

Willard

Groovy. Now it does seem that you had added some power schemes since
you had 9 and 6 is the default, so of course you will have to add back
your 3 custom ones.

You could even take the three new schemes out of your current user
registry (#s 7, 8, 9) and add them to the default so your default
would then contain 9.

Like I said, Kelly's fix will reset your default and the current user
whether they need it or not. Whack! Take that!

 

[Kelly]

Thank you!

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm