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    Power plan - maybe I'm just blind

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by me12345, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. me12345

    me12345 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey all,

    I can't seem to find an option to set up separate power plans. For example, with the AC adapter unplugged, I would like the power plan to be on balanced, but with it plugged in, I'd would like for it to be high performance. But whenever I change the power setting to high performance, with the power cord plugged in, it also changes the power setting to high performance without the ac adapter plugged in.

    I seem to remember having separate power options in windows vista.

    Thanks,

    -me12345
     
    me12345, Aug 20, 2009
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  2. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    You can't do this on any Windows. The power option is set manually by you.
    The only thing you can do (which is done by default), is when you are in power saver mode, when your system is on battery transparency on Aero engine is disabled, and comes back when you plug-it in. But that stops there.
     
    GoodBytes, Aug 20, 2009
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can however set the whatever plan to set its processor speed/scalling different for AC/DC.
     
    jackluo923, Aug 21, 2009
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  4. andygb40

    andygb40 Notebook Deity

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    Or you could use either Vista Battery Saver or Aerofoil. I personally use Aerofoil. Switches automatically between High Performance and Power Saver for me.
     
    andygb40, Aug 21, 2009
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    gekk_gad Notebook Consultant

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    gekk_gad, Aug 21, 2009
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    KonstantinDK Notebook Evangelist

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    To find that window, Press Windows button and type search for Power
     
    KonstantinDK, Aug 21, 2009
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  7. mtarm1

    mtarm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    i can do it on my vista laptop, without any other programs...
     
    mtarm1, Aug 21, 2009
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  8. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    just configure your power plan to behave different on ac/dc than on battery. they have all options twice, once for each mode.

    so each power plan is effectively two plans.
     
    davepermen, Aug 21, 2009
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  9. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    Yea, I suppose you can do it that way.
     
    GoodBytes, Aug 21, 2009
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