If your laptop is draining the battery rapidly after the Windows 11 24H2 software update, you are not alone. A handful of users have reported that their notebooks are draining too much battery after the latest Windows update. Having been on the wrong end of this issue on several occasions, I can relate to your frustration. The good thing is we have already jotted down the best tips and tricks to fix the battery drain in Windows 11 24H2. Keep reading…
Best Tips & Tricks Fix Battery Drain in Windows 11 24H2
From the corrupted drivers to greedy features being left to run amuck to the non-stop location tracking to the power-hungry startup programs to outdated apps, there could be many reasons why your Windows device is unable to last longer between charges.
1. Check Battery Usage in Settings
Windows 11 offers a pretty neat way to let you keep track of the battery usage of apps and services. Hence, finding the culprits is never a big deal.
- To get started, press Windows + I to open the Settings app -> System > Power & battery.
- Under Battery usage, you should see the list of apps that are eating into a lot of battery on your device.
- Having inspected the greedy apps, take the necessary steps to limit or uninstall any apps draining plenty of battery on your device.
2. Enable Battery Saver
As the name itself suggests, “Battery Saver” is designed to boost the battery life of your device. When enabled, it automatically takes control of background activities and also decreases the screen brightness to improve the battery life.
- To bring it into action, press Windows + I to launch Settings -> System > Power & battery -> click on the “Turn on now” option next to Battery saver.
- Note that you can also choose to set it to activate automatically when your PC’s battery reaches a specific percentage.
3. Reduce Screen Brightness
If your PC has to deal with the high screen brightness most of the time, it could be hurting the battery life on your device.
- Simply, press Windows + A keys to launch the Quick Settings menu.
- Now, make full use of the brightness slider to adjust the brightness.
4. Disable Bluetooth When Not in Use
For times when you are not using Bluetooth, turning it off will help you improve your battery.
- Just press Windows + A to bring up the Quick Actions menu and turn off Bluetooth.
5. Turn off Location Tracking
Location tracking must be managed perfectly in order to prevent the battery drain.
- Head into the Settings app on your device -> Privacy & security -> Location. Now, you can either entirely disable Location services or allow only some important apps/services to use your location data.
6. Disable Background Apps
If too many apps have been allowed to run in the background without any limitation at all, I suspect it could be the main reason why your PC is draining battery.
- To manage the background apps, press Windows + I to open Settings -> Apps > Installed apps.
- Now, select an app -> Advanced options.
- Under the Background apps permissions section, select Never.
7. Turn Off Visual Effects
Ensure that you have customized visual effects in a way that they don’t kill too much battery on your device.
- To get it done, click the Start button -> System -> Advanced system settings.
- Under the Performance section, -> hit Settings -> select “Adjust for best performance”. Or, you can also turn off the visual effects you no longer want to use.
8. Take Control of CPU Usage
Bear in mind that the high CPU usage and the battery drain go hand in hand. Thus, reduce the CPU usage as soon as possible.
- To launch the Task Manager, press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at once on your keyboard.
- Now, hit the Processes tab in the sidebar -> choose the CPU tab at the top, and have a close look at the processes that are using high CPU.
- Then, select all the useless tasks one by one and hit the End task option at the top.
9. Adjust Power Settings
It’s always recommended to fine-tune the power settings to extend the battery life.
- To customize the power settings, press Windows + I to open the Settings app -> System -> Power & battery.
- Under Power mode, select the Best Power Efficiency option.
10. Disable Redundant Startup Programs
Make sure only the important programs have the license to start automatically when your PC boots up.
- Navigate to the Start button -> Settings -> Apps -> Startup -> Turn off the switches next to the specific apps that don’t need to be launched automatically when your computer boots up.
11. Update Apps
For a smooth sailing performance, apps must be updated from time to time.
- Jump straight into the Microsoft Store app -> Library tab -> update all apps.
12. Update Windows
Outdated software version could also be playing their part in invoking the unexpected battery drain on your device.
- To update your PC, navigate to the Settings app -> Windows Update -> Check for updates -> download and install the update.
13. Update Drivers
Corrupted drivers could be one of the prime reasons why your PC has run into the battery drain problem. Updating the outdated/corrupted drivers could let you troubleshoot it.
- Press the Win+X keys -> select Device Manager.
- Now, expand the Battery and Display adapters -> then you need to right-click your device, and hit Update driver.
14. Check for Malware
It’s no secret that malware or viruses are also equally responsible for triggering the unexpected battery drain. Therefore, make sure to get rid of the malware present on your device.
- To detect and remove malware, launch the Settings app -> Privacy & security -> Windows Security -> Virus & threat protection.
- Select Quick scan or Full scan. For a thorough cleaning, choose the Full scan option and go through the instructions.
15. Declutter Your PC
No luck as yet? Should the battery drain continue to derail your PC, declutter your PC as the clogged-up storage could be playing the devil’s role.
- Dive into the Settings app -> System -> Storage -> Have a thorough look at how the storage has been used.
- After that, get rid of all the useless files, screenshots, and videos to retrieve as much disk space on your PC as possible.
- Additionally, delete all the redundant apps that you don’t need or hardly use on your device.
Wrapping up…
There you have it, folks! I hope your PC has eventually managed to overcome the hurdle. Now, feel free to share your feedback and the tips that have enabled you to resolve the battery drain issue on your Windows device.
