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Vista - Can't change power settings

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07-29-2007   #1
jwn66


 
 

Can't change power settings

I am unable to change the power settings on new laptop, Im the only one who
uses the PC its all passworded and stuff, I was able to change them just the
other day but now im not able to, I have all the admin rights...etc, It says
the power plan information is not availaible, HELP lol

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07-29-2007   #2
dr.seinfeld.phd@hotmail.com


 
 

Re: Can't change power settings

On Jul 29, 1:40 am, jwn66 <jw...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I am unable to change the power settings on new laptop, Im the only one who
> uses the PC its all passworded and stuff, I was able to change them just the
> other day but now im not able to, I have all the admin rights...etc, It says
> the power plan information is not availaible, HELP lol


What info do you show under "Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power
Options"?

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07-29-2007   #3
jwn66


 
 

Re: Can't change power settings

big red X Your power plan information isn't availaible, Why can't Windows
retrieve this information? (blue link that leads to useless help)

"dr.seinfeld.phd@hotmail.com" wrote:

> On Jul 29, 1:40 am, jwn66 <jw...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > I am unable to change the power settings on new laptop, Im the only one who
> > uses the PC its all passworded and stuff, I was able to change them just the
> > other day but now im not able to, I have all the admin rights...etc, It says
> > the power plan information is not availaible, HELP lol

>
> What info do you show under "Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power
> Options"?
>
>

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07-25-2008   #4


Business x64
 
 

Re: Can't change power settings

Did you figure out this issue? I have the same exact problem.

Thanks!
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