HOW TO: Create an Energy Report on Windows 10
Generating an energy report on Windows 10 is a simple yet powerful way to optimize your device's power behavior and extend its battery life.
If you're experiencing rapid battery drain or inefficient energy usage on your Windows 10 device, generating an energy report can be very helpful. This report provides a detailed analysis of your device's power behavior, revealing common problems that may affect battery life or overall energy efficiency. By reviewing the report, you can make informed decisions to optimize your device's performance and extend its battery life.
Windows 10 makes it easy to generate an energy report using its built-in diagnostic tool, powercfg, to collect data over a specific period to analyze your device's power behavior and identify potential issues. The tool provides a comprehensive report that highlights errors, warnings, and information about your device's energy usage.
In this guide, learn how to create an energy report and how to review it to gain valuable insights into your device's power efficiency.
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How to create an energy report using Command Prompt
Step 1: From the start bar, find and run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
Step 2: Type the command "powercfg /energy" and hit the Enter key. This will generate the report with the path to where it is stored. Take note of the path as we will use it in reviewing the report.
How to review the energy report on Windows 10
Step 1: Go to the start bar, search for Run, and open the application.
Step 2: Type or paste the path for the report generated in the command prompt, in the Run application, and click Ok. The path may vary, so confirm with what was generated in the command prompt.
Step 3: This will open the power efficiency report in your default web browser, providing a detailed analysis of system issues, categorizing findings into errors, warnings, and information to help identify configuration problems.
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Conclusion
Generating an energy report on Windows 10 is a straightforward process that can provide valuable information about your device's power behavior. By using the powercfg tool, you can identify potential issues that may be affecting your device's battery life or overall energy efficiency. This information can be used to make informed changes to your device's settings, helping you to optimize its performance and extend its battery life.
By taking the time to review and understand your energy report, you can troubleshoot and resolve power-related issues and even identify opportunities to improve your device's energy efficiency. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you'll be able to create an energy report and start optimizing your device's power behavior.
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