How to Export and Import a Power Plan in Windows 10?

f you are customizing power plans included in Windows 10, it can be useful to export them to a file. Using that file, you’ll be able to restore your power plan settings quickly after reinstalling the OS, or deploy it on multiple PCs. Here is how.

Here is How to Export a Power Plan in Windows 10:

  • STEP 1: At first, open an elevated command prompt.
    windows-10-run-command-prompt
    Note: You have to run the Command Prompt as Administrator.
  • STEP 2: Then type the command powercfg.exe /L to list all the available power plans.
    windows-10-list-of-power-plans
    As you can see, every power scheme in Windows has its own GUID. Note of the GUID of the power plan you want to export.
  • STEP 3: At last, execute the command powercfg -export “%UserProfile%\Desktop\PowerPlan.pow” GUID. Replace the GUID portion with the actual GUID value.
    windows 10 export power plan

Here is How to Import a Power Plan in Windows 10:

  • STEP 1: At first, open an elevated command prompt.
    windows-10-run-command-prompt
    Note: You have to run the Command Prompt as Administrator.
  • STEP 2: Then type the command “The full path to your .pow file”.
    Provide the correct path to your *.pow file.
    windows 10 import power plan
    The power plan will be imported and will have its own GUID.
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