Power Options under Control Panel only comes up as a blank screen

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Power Options under Control Panel only comes up as a blank screen

VR-6274 0

I am having a separate issue with my computer and one of the recommendations to try to fix it is to adjust some settings under the Additional Power Settings. When I bring that up though, all I see is this:

I am running Windows 10 and it is up to date. I tried searching for answers, but I could not find anything on this particular issue.

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Answer 1

Hi,

Thank you for sharing the screenshot. The blank Power Options page in Control Panel usually indicates a problem with system files or services.

Try restarting the Power Service Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter. Locate Power in the list. Ensure its Startup type is set to Automatic and the service is Running. If not, right-click and select Start or Restart.

If that doesn't work, try restoring the Default Power Plans Run this command in Command Prompt. Open CMD as admin and type this command powercfg -restoredefaultschemes

You can use this alternative access If Control Panel remains blank, you can adjust power settings via: Settings > System > Power & sleep you will see the options for power & battery or click WinKey+R and run this control powercfg.cpl

For more details, you can check this official Microsoft support article: Change the power mode for your Windows PC

Please let us know if these steps resolve the issue.

VR-6274 0 Reputation points

2025-11-17T15:21:57.0166667+00:00

Thank you for the answer. I tried each step and they did not solve the issue, unfortunately. The Control Panel for Power still remains blank (other areas have options show up though; it's only the Power one that remains blank). What steps can I take to address the potential problem with the system files/services?

Answer 2

Jeric 9,190 Independent Advisor

Hi VR-6274,

All of the contents of control panel including the power showing as blank?

VR-6274 0 Reputation points

2025-11-17T15:37:41.6633333+00:00

No, only the Power option comes up as blank. For example, if I go up to the menu above it, I see the other options:

And if I go into those other categories, I see the options there. For example:

I did a spot-check on the other menu areas (e.g. Programs, User Accounts, etc) and I see the options under each of those categories.

It is only the Power one that comes up as blank.

Answer 3

Jeric 9,190 Independent Advisor

Try re-registering the control panel components. Open CMD as admin and run these commands:

regsvr32 jscript.dll
regsvr32 vbscript.dll
regsvr32 mshtml.dll

VR-6274 0 Reputation points

2025-11-17T16:31:03.0133333+00:00

I ran the commands. The first 2 succeeded, but I received the following error message with regsvr32 mshtml.dll:

Answer 4

Jeric 9,190 Independent Advisor

If that doesn't help. Try creating a new profile and test if Power Options works under a new local account. If it does, the original profile may be corrupted.

VR-6274 0 Reputation points

2025-11-17T17:00:15.5233333+00:00

I created a new local profile and checked the Power Options under there. The same thing is happening as on the main profile.
Jeric 9,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-17T17:05:32.7866667+00:00

Try running DISM and SFC open CMD as admin and run this DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth sfc /scannow
VR-6274 0 Reputation points

2025-11-17T17:11:09.6666667+00:00

I just copied and pasted it in and got this. Do I need to adjust it in anyway?
Jeric 9,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-17T17:12:39.7866667+00:00

Oh, my bad, these commands. Run it one by one.

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
VR-6274 0 Reputation points

2025-11-17T20:07:30.17+00:00

It took a while for the second and third commands to run.

Unfortunately, the Power Options screen is still blank:

What else can I try to fix the issue?
Jeric 9,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-17T20:11:00.3633333+00:00
Hi,

Thank you for sharing the update and screenshots. Since DISM completed successfully and the issue still persistsneven on a new profile this confirms the problem is not with the component store or user settings. At this point, the most effective solution is an in-place upgrade repair, which refreshes all system files without removing your apps or data.

The last thing you can do is to:

Download the Latest Windows 10 ISO Go to Microsoft’s official download page and download the Media Creation Tool.

Run Setup

Launch the tool and select Upgrade this PC now.

When prompted, choose Keep personal files and apps.

Complete the upgrade process.

This will reinstall Windows system components, including those used by Control Panel, and should resolve the blank Power Options issue.

Please make sure to back up your files before proceeding.

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