Objective

Enable a hidden power configuration setting in Windows by modifying the system registry.

  1. Open the Registry Editor

    • Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

    • If prompted by UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to allow.

  2. Navigate to the Following Path:
    Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\2a737441-1930-4402-8d77-b2bebba308a3\48e6b7a6-50f5-4782-a5d4-53bb8f07e226

  3. Create a New DWORD Value

    • Right-click in the right-hand pane and select:
      New → DWORD (32-bit) Value

    • Name the new value: attributes

  4. Set the Value Data

    • Double-click attributes.

    • Set the Value data to: 2

  5. Close the Registry Editor
    Exit the Registry Editor once changes are made.

  6. Restart the Computer
    Reboot the system for the change to take effect.

Notes
• Always back up the registry before making changes.
• Modifying system power settings can affect system performance or power behavior.
• This change enables an advanced power setting normally hidden in the Windows Power Options
menu.

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