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How to fix error 0x000000a0 in Windows 11
Bug Check 0x000000A0: INTERNAL_POWER_ERROR — An internal power error occurred.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | 0x000000a0 |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Critical |
| Estimated Time | 30 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Press Windows key + R, type 'powercfg /restoredefaultschemes', and press Enter. This resets all power plans to their default settings, eliminating any corrupted power plan that might be causing the error.
- 2 Press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand 'Batteries' (if on a laptop) and 'System devices'. For each device, right-click and select 'Uninstall device'. Then restart your PC. Windows will reinstall the drivers. This fixes corrupted power-related drivers.
- 3 Run 'sfc /scannow' and 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' as administrator to repair system files.
- 4 Update your chipset drivers from your motherboard or laptop manufacturer's website. Chipset drivers control power management features.
- 5 If the error occurs during sleep, disable sleep entirely. Go to Settings → System → Power & battery → Screen and sleep, and set 'Sleep' to 'Never'. This is a temporary workaround.
- 6 Check for Windows updates. Go to Settings → Windows Update and click 'Check for updates'. Install any pending updates, as they may include fixes for power management issues.
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