Power options system cooling policy

How do I add or remove system cooling policy?

Slow the processor before increasing fan speed. This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the System cooling policy setting under Processor power management in Power Options for all users in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove this setting in Power Options.

What is system cooling policy?

The System cooling policy setting under Processor power management in Power Options allows you to specify an active or passive cooling mode for your system. Increase fan speed before slowing the processor. Slow the processor before increasing fan speed.

How to add system cooling policy in power options?

The steps to add the System Cooling Policy setting in Power Options using the Registry Editor method are as follows: Jump to the 94d3a615-a899-4ac5-ae2b-e4d8f634367f Registry key. Its full path is here: You will find an Attributes DWORD value in the right section.

Why can't I see the system cooling policy setting?

Some users have complained that when they expand the Processor power management section in the Power Options box, they can’t find the System Cooling Policy setting there. Hence, they aren’t able to see or change their current System Cooling Policy setting on a laptop or desktop.

How to change system cooling policy in Windows 11/10?

When the temperature exceeds the thermal zone, the OS takes action to cool down the device. To change System Cooling Policy for Processor from Passive to Active or vice versa in Windows 11/10: It will populate the list with all power-related option. Navigate to Processor power management > System cooling policy > Settings.

What is active cooling policy?

Active cooling policy: The active cooling policy turns on and speeds up the system fan to reduce high system temperature without affecting the system’s performance. This then brings about an increase in the system’s power consumption.