How to Enable or Disable Power Throttling in Windows Reducing battery consumption on Windows is made easier with Power Throttling, but at times it can sacrifice speed and efficiency. In this video, we will show you how to enable or disable power throttling settings on Windows. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. How Does Power Throttling Work? Power throttling is a built-in Windows feature designed to extend battery life by limiting CPU usage for background applications. It helps save power without disrupting active tasks. When enabled, Windows automatically identifies background apps and reduces their CPU access. This can increase battery life by 10 to 15 percent, especially during long sessions away from a power outlet. However, this may slow down background processes like file syncing or data uploads. Adjusting Power Throttling Settings To adjust power throttling, Press Windows key + I to open the Settings app. Select “System” from the main settings menu. Click on Power and Battery in the left sidebar. Scroll down to find “Power mode” or click on “Battery saver settings” for additional options. Use the dropdown menu to select your preferred power plan. For advanced control, use the Windows Registry. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog. Type “regedit” and press Enter to launch the Registry Editor. Navigate to... Look for the “PowerThrottlingOff” DWORD value (create it if it doesn’t exist). Set the value to “1” to disable power throttling system-wide or “0” to enable it. Windows offers exclusions for managing settings by application. This allows you to keep throttling enabled overall, but ensures critical apps get full CPU power. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app. Select “System” from the main settings menu. Click on “Power & battery” in the left sidebar. Scroll down to find “Power mode” or click on “Battery saver settings” for additional options. Use the dropdown menu to select your preferred power plan. PowerShell is another option. Open PowerShell as administrator by right-clicking the Start button and selecting “Windows PowerShell (Admin)“. Run Get-PowerPlan to view all available power plans. Use powercfg /QUERY followed by the power plan GUID to examine detailed settings. Check for Power Throttling status with Review the output to confirm your current throttling configuration. Power throttling helps you get the most out of your battery, but with tools like Registry Editor, PowerShell, and app exclusions, you can optimize it to fit your needs— whether that's maximum efficiency or peak performance. For more information, check out our official blog post on How to Enable or Disable Power Throttling in Windows, linked in the description below.