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Windows 7 - Power options - is there a keyboard shortcut ?

 
10-05-2010   #1


Windows 7 64-bit
 
 

Power options - is there a keyboard shortcut ?

I frequently have to change the power setting in my Windows 7 system from Power Saver to Always On and back to Power Saver (e.g. for installation of programs).

Is there a way to do this in one fell swoop with a keyboard shortcut rather than having to click through the Power Options windows ?

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10-05-2010   #2


Windows 7 x86/x64, Server 2008r2, Web Server 2008
 
 


I do not know of any but im sure some creative scripting and setting custom keyboard shortcuts could solve your problem
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10-05-2010   #3


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
 
 


not sure but i use godmode to accsses all my needs, create a new folder on desktop and name it this

GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

...copy and paste it from here its easier.

OR

Control Panel All Tasks List Shortcut

Last edited by Brink; 10-06-2010 at 11:46 PM.. Reason: added link
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10-05-2010   #4


Windows 7
 
 

powercfg

You might get some ideas from this: Powercfg Command-Line Options
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10-05-2010   #5


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


You could try using Win+X to go to this panel and select from there as shown here:

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10-06-2010   #6


Windows 7 64-bit
 
 


Thanks very much, everybody, for these ideas. Looks like I need to use the God function and translate it into hotkeys. I'm working on it.
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10-06-2010   #7


 
 


why dont you just left click on the power icon in the system tray, and change it there?
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10-06-2010   #8


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by pacman10 View Post
I frequently have to change the power setting in my Windows 7 system from Power Saver to Always On and back to Power Saver (e.g. for installation of programs).

Is there a way to do this in one fell swoop with a keyboard shortcut rather than having to click through the Power Options windows ?
Hello Pacman,

In addition,

You could set two power plans to have each one set with a different setting you described. Afterwards, you can use the tutorial below to create a shortcut for each of these power plans to switch to using that power plan automatically. This way you can pin the power plan shortcuts to the taskbar (or where you like) to make toggling between them easier.

Power Plan - Create Shortcut to Change Power Plan

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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