How to Enable or Disable Show Battery Estimated Time Remaining in Windows 11 When you hover over the battery icon in Windows 11, you might see an estimated battery time remaining. This feature predicts how long your device can run before needing a charge. While useful, it can also be confusing since the estimate fluctuates based on real-time power usage. In this video, we'll show you how to enable or disable this feature to improve clarity and user experience. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT video hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Enabling or Disabling the Estimated Time Remaining Display on Windows 11 Users can choose between using the Registry Editor, a .reg file, or a PowerShell script to configure the setting. Each method is suited for different use cases, from individual users to enterprise deployments. Method 1: Use the Registry Editor For one-time changes on an individual device, the Registry Editor is the fastest method. To start, press Win + R, type regedit, right-click Registry Editor, and press Run as administrator. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM \CurrentControlSet\Control\Power. On the right pane, create or edit a DWORD (32-bit) Value named EnergyEstimationDisabled. Right-click on this value and modify it. Set the value to 0 to enable showing estimated battery time or 1 to disable it. Once done, restart your device to apply the changes. Method 2: Use a .reg file You can use a .reg file for quick deployments or when managing multiple devices. First, open Notepad and paste the appropriate script. To enable the feature, use this script: To disable the feature, use this script instead: Next, save the file with a .reg extension such as Double-click the file, then select Run, Yes, or OK when prompted. Finally, restart your device to apply the changes. Method 3: Use PowerShell PowerShell is recommended for IT administrators managing multiple systems or automating deployments. To do so, open PowerShell as an Administrator and run the appropriate script To enable battery estimated time, run: To disable battery estimated time, run: Restart your device or restart File Explorer for the changes to take effect immediately. For more information, check out our official blog post on How to Enable or Disable Show Battery Estimated Time Remaining in Windows 11 Linked in the description below. Be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this.