How to Turn Windows Efficiency Mode Off (Windows 11 Guide)
Efficiency Mode is a Windows 11 feature designed to reduce power usage by lowering the priority and CPU usage of background applications. While this feature helps save battery and improve system efficiency, it can sometimes reduce performance for certain apps.
If you want to turn Windows Efficiency Mode off for specific programs, this guide will show you exactly how to do it.
What Is Efficiency Mode in Windows?
Efficiency Mode works by:
- Lowering CPU priority
- Reducing clock speeds
- Limiting background resource usage
Windows automatically enables this mode for supported apps, especially when they run in the background.
How to Turn Windows Efficiency Mode Off
Follow these steps to disable Efficiency Mode for a program:
Steps:
- Open Task Manager from Windows Search.
- Locate the program that appears greyed out.
- A leaf icon next to the app indicates Efficiency Mode is enabled.
- Select the program.
- Click the Efficiency Mode button in the top-right corner of Task Manager.
Once disabled:
- The leaf icon disappears
- The app returns to normal priority
- Performance is restored
How to Turn On Efficiency Mode Manually
You can also enable Efficiency Mode manually for supported apps.
Steps:
- Open Task Manager.
- Find the program you want to optimize.
- Select it.
- Click the Efficiency Mode button.
The app will turn greyed out, indicating that Efficiency Mode is active.
Why Is Efficiency Mode Greyed Out in Windows 11?
If Efficiency Mode is unavailable or greyed out, this is normal behavior.
Possible reasons:
- The app does not support Efficiency Mode
- System apps cannot use this feature
- Windows version is outdated
🔧 Tip:
Make sure your Windows 11 system is fully updated to access all available features.
Final Thoughts
Efficiency Mode is useful for saving power, but it’s not ideal for performance-heavy applications. Knowing how to enable or disable it gives you better control over system performance and battery life.
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