I tried to adjust the critical battery alarm slider (Control Panel>Power Options>Alarms), but it won't budge either greater than or less than 40%. The low batter alarm slider doesn't have this issue.1 person needs an answerI do too

Hi illPC,· Is it a laptop or a desktop? Are you using Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)?· Do you remember making any changes to the computer after which the issue started?Try the following steps and check if it helps:Step 1:Change power schemes and check if it helps:Configure Windows XP power managementStep 2:Install the latest chipset drivers by downloading it from the system manufacturer’s website and check if it helps:How to manage devices in Windows XPHope this helps.Thanks and Regards,Santosh Y – Microsoft SupportVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.