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you might complete these troubleshooting steps through the options app and Task Manager.

In addition, I’ll outline several tips to resolve battery drainage issues on your rig.

Windows 11 battery usage

Checking Power & Battery settings in Windows 11.

The"Power usage"column provides a snapshot of a process’s current, real-time power consumption.

However, its “power usage trend” might be “low” if it generally consumes minimal power.

Open Power & battery settings

Windows 11 battery levels

List of apps draining battery from Settings

Task Manager Power Usage options

Task Manager check app power usage

Best Power Efficiency

Always use energy saver

Energy Recommendations

Apply energy recommendations

Manage background activity option

Background component permissions

Settings installed apps

Uninstall app draining battery

Windows 11 powercfg commands

Battery Flyout app on Windows 11

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Windows 11 system features

The Windows 11 Start menu apps list.

Windows 11 Start menu

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