Fixing Battery Charging Issues on Asus Laptop After Windows Update
Direct Answer
To fix the battery not charging issue on your Asus laptop after a Windows update, try updating your battery driver, disabling and re-enabling the battery driver, or resetting the power settings. If the issue persists, you may need to restore your system to a previous point or contact Asus support.
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to troubleshoot and potentially fix the issue:
1. **Update Battery Driver**: Go to the Device Manager (Press Windows + X and select Device Manager), expand the “Batteries” section, right-click on the “Microsoft AC Adapter” or “Microsoft Battery” driver, and select “Update driver”.
2. **Disable and Re-enable Battery Driver**: In the Device Manager, right-click on the battery driver and select “Disable device”. Wait for 10 seconds and then enable it again.
3. **Reset Power Settings**: Go to the Power Options (Press Windows + R, type “powercfg.cpl” and press Enter), click on “Change plan settings” next to your current power plan, and then click on “Reset plan defaults”.
4. **Check for BIOS Updates**: Visit the Asus website, search for your laptop model, and check for any BIOS updates. Follow the instructions to update your BIOS.
5. **System Restore**: If you have a restore point from before the Windows update, go to the Control Panel (Press Windows + R, type “control panel” and press Enter), click on “System and Security”, and then click on “System”. Click on “System protection” and follow the prompts to restore your system to a previous point.
Frequently Asked Questions
* **Q: Why did my Asus laptop’s battery stop charging after a Windows update?**
A: The Windows update may have affected the battery driver or power settings, causing the charging issue.
* **Q: Will updating my battery driver fix the issue?**
A: Yes, updating the battery driver may resolve the issue, but if it doesn’t, you can try the other steps in the guide.
* **Q: Can I restore my system to a previous point without losing my files?**
A: Yes, System Restore will only affect system settings and installed applications, not your personal files. However, it’s always a good idea to back up your important files before performing a system restore.
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