Create a Custom Power Scheme

Learn how to create a custom power scheme in Windows Vista.

Windows Vista comes with 3 pre configured power plans for you to use. This guide shows you how to create your own custom power plan based on your computer’s power needs.

Create a Custom Power Scheme

Right-click an empty space on your desktop and then select Personalize.
Click Screen Saver.
Click Change power settings under Power Management in the Screen Saver Settings window.
Click Create a power plan on the left side of the Power Options window.
Select an existing power plan as the template for your custom power plan.
Give your custom power plan a name under Plan name.
Click Next.
Set the general settings for your custom power plan.
Click Create.
Fine-tune the power plan’s advanced power settings.