After clicking on the Power icon in the Start menu, you may have seen the “There are currently no power options available”message. However, there is no need to panic even if you may’t shut down or restart your computer.
It is a minor issue caused by incorrectly configured power or policy settings. As a result, adjusting those settings should resolve the problem. Even if this error is not resolved, there are ways to access your PC’s power options.
You may find a blank box in place of the message. It is also the same problem, and the methods in this article can be useful in both cases.
Why Are the Power Options Not Available?
Many users have experienced this problem after a system update. So, the most likely reason would be the unwanted changes in the system settings.
Errors in power settings, registry entries, system policies, etc., are probable culprits. Users themselves may also alter those settings causing this error. The common causes include:
How Can I Solve This Problem?
This problem does not completely remove the power options from your PC. It only does so from the Start menu and the Windows Security dialog window.
There are other methods to access those options. Some of them are:
These methods do not fix the underlying issue causing this error, though. You will need to change the policy and power settings to fix those.
Resolve Username Conflict in Local Security Policy Tool
The improper configuration of theShut down the systempolicy is a common cause for this error. If there are conflicts with your username, the power options won’t be available. To fix this issue, follow the directions below:
you may also utilize the command-line interface to reset all the security entries to default. This way, you don’t have to go through the hassle of navigating through the dialogue boxes and prompts. To do so, follow these steps:
Launch Power Troubleshooter
Running the power troubleshooter may solve the issues related to its settings. Follow the instructions below to do so:
