Abnormal battery drain (laptop)

What is POWERCFG-HIGH-DRAIN?

Laptop battery discharges significantly faster than expected, even in sleep/standby mode.

Common Causes

• Modern Standby allowing background apps to run in sleep
• Outdated or uncalibrated battery
• High background CPU usage (Windows Search, Defender)

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Run: powercfg /batteryreport for detailed analysis
• 2
  Disable background apps in Settings → Privacy → Background apps
• 3
  Check which process drains power: powercfg /energy

Commands & Diagnostics