#powercfg #windows #windows11 #windows11 #power #energy Below is a step-by-step procedure to enable (or unhide) and activate the Ultimate Performance power plan in Windows 11. This plan is primarily intended for high-end workstation scenarios. Note that some editions of Windows 11 may not include or display the plan by default. 1. **Open Command Prompt (Admin)** - Press **Windows Key + R**, type `cmd` and press **Ctrl + Shift + Enter** (this opens Command Prompt with administrator privileges). - Alternatively, right-click the **Start** button and select **Windows Terminal (Admin)** or **Command Prompt (Admin)**. 2. **Check Existing Power Plans (Optional)** - In the Command Prompt window, run: `powercfg /list` - This displays the GUIDs of all currently available power plans. If the Ultimate Performance plan appears (look for the text “Ultimate Performance”), you can skip directly to Step 4. 3. **Enable the Ultimate Performance Plan** - In the Command Prompt (admin), type the following command and press **Enter**: `powercfg /duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61` - This command duplicates the Ultimate Performance plan into your system’s power plans if it is not already present. 4. **Activate the Ultimate Performance Plan** There are two ways to activate the plan once it is enabled: **A. Using Command Prompt** - In the same Command Prompt window, type: `powercfg /setactive e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61` - Close Command Prompt. The Ultimate Performance plan should now be active. **B. Using Control Panel or Settings** - Press **Windows Key + R**, type `control`, and press **Enter** to open the Control Panel. - Go to **Hardware and Sound** → **Power Options**. - Under “Choose or customize a power plan,” select **Ultimate Performance**. If you do not see it, click on **Show additional plans** to expand the list. 5. **Verify the Power Plan** - Return to the **Power Options** in Control Panel or use the `powercfg /list` command again in Command Prompt. - Ensure **Ultimate Performance** is shown as the **Active** power plan. 6. **Additional Considerations** - On some systems, especially Windows 11 Home editions, the Ultimate Performance plan may not appear by default even after running the commands. This depends on hardware and Windows SKU limitations. - If you still do not see the plan, ensure that all system updates have been installed and reboot your PC after running the command. Following these steps should enable and activate the Ultimate Performance plan on supported Windows 11 systems, potentially optimizing performance for demanding workloads. [[Chris Titus' WinUtil]] [[Improve Windows Performance]]