Have you encountered the frustrating issue where your power button shows the message “There are currently no power options available”, and to make matters worse, the Task Manager won’t open either? If you’re stuck in this situation, don’t worry, I’ve got a straightforward solution that worked for me and could help you as well.
Why Does This Happen?
This issue is usually caused by changes in your system’s policies, often due to registry modifications. Sometimes, these changes could happen as a result of updates, user account changes, or even malware. But the good news is that it’s possible to fix this error through the Windows registry.
Follow These Steps to Solve the Issue:
Here’s a simple method that you can follow to restore your power options and Task Manager functionality:
Step 1: Open the “Run” Dialog Box
- Press the
Windows + Rkey on your keyboard at the same time. - This will open the Run dialog box where you can type commands to execute.
Step 2: Open the Windows Registry Editor
- In the Run dialog box, type
regeditand press OK. - This will open the Registry Editor. Be cautious when using the Registry Editor, as improper changes can affect your system.
Step 3: Navigate to the Correct Registry Key
Once you’re in the Registry Editor, follow this path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer- On the left pane of the window, click through the folders to find the
Explorerfolder.
Step 4: Modify the NoClose Entry
- In the right pane, look for a registry entry named
NoClose. - Double-click on the NoClose entry to edit it.
- A small window will pop up. Set the “Value data” field to 0 (zero).
- Press OK to save the changes.
Step 5: Restart Your Computer
- After making the registry changes, restart your computer.
- Once your system reboots, the power options should now be available, and you should be able to open Task Manager without any issues.
Additional Tips
- Backup Your Registry: Before making any changes to the Windows registry, it’s a good idea to back it up. You can do this by selecting File > Export from the Registry Editor and saving a backup file.
- Check for Malware: If you suspect this issue was caused by malware or unwanted software, run a full system scan using an antivirus program after fixing the issue.
Conclusion
This solution should help resolve the problem where the power button shows no options and the Task Manager fails to open. After applying the above steps and restarting your computer, everything should function as expected.
If this guide was helpful, feel free to leave a comment below and let us know your experience. Thank you for reading!