How to Fix “There Are Currently No Power Options Available” in Windows

Getting hit with the “There are currently no power options available” message on your Windows PC can be annoying—especially when you’re just trying to put your computer to sleep or shut it down. This issue usually pops up after an update, a system policy change, or if something’s messed with user permissions. Luckily, it’s fixable. Here’s how.

🔧 Quick Fixes to Try First

Before diving deep, start with the basics:

1. Restart Your PC

Yeah, it sounds basic, but sometimes a clean reboot resets the glitch.

2. Run the Power Troubleshooter

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
3. Scroll down and run the Power troubleshooter.

🛠️ Fix 1: Restore Missing Power Options via Local Group Policy Editor

This is a common fix if your system policies have been changed.

Note: Group Policy Editor is only available in Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

1. Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.
2. Go to: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar
3. Find “Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commands”.
4. Double-click it, set it to Not Configured, then click OK.

🔐 Fix 2: Check User Permissions in Registry Editor

If you’re not the admin or your account is restricted, this can block power options.

1. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
3. Look for a key called shutdownwithoutlogon.
   • If it’s there and set to 0, double-click and set it to 1.
   • If it’s missing, right-click, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, name it shutdownwithoutlogon, and set the value to 1.

🧑‍💻 Fix 3: Use Command Prompt to Restore Power Options

Sometimes the power settings just get deleted or hidden.

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator (search for “cmd”, right-click, choose Run as Administrator).
2. Type the following command and hit Enter: powercfg -restoredefaultschemes
3. Restart your PC.

This command resets your power plan settings to default, which can restore missing options.

🧼 Fix 4: System File Checker and DISM

Corrupt system files might be the real culprit. Use these tools to repair them.

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Run: sfc /scannow
3. After that completes, run: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Restart once done.

🎯 Final Fix: Create a New User Account

If none of the above work, your user profile may be damaged.

1. Go to Settings > Accounts > Other users.
2. Click Add account and follow prompts to create a new local or Microsoft account.
3. Log in with the new account and check if power options appear.

✅ Wrap-Up

The “No Power Options Available” error is frustrating, but in most cases, it comes down to a policy or setting that got flipped the wrong way. Start simple, work your way down, and one of these methods should get your power options back.

If nothing works, it might be time to back up your files and consider a full Windows reset—but that’s a last resort.

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