Windows power mode auto-switch by latest MSI Center M (Claw 8 AI+)

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Hi,

After installing the latest update for MSI Center M my Claw 8 AI+ is now always in "best performance" power mode (Windows power & battery settings) after starting the PC. Before the update the current mode was left unchanged. Why has this changed? I can't find any setting to change this unwanted behavior.

Ie, if I set power mode to "balanced" and restart, it will now always change to "best performance". At least the plugged in option, which I often use.

In performance mode, the fans are much louder etc.

Bug or just an undocumented change? Please fix or change it back.

What I would love to see is a simple switch for this power mode, for example in MSI quick settings.
 
I also checked the latest version of MSI Center M and found that Windows Power Mode will only switch to Best Performance when the User Scenario is set to Manual mode.
You can also customize the fan curve under Manual mode. This allows you to fine-tune the balance between performance and noise, which may provide a better gaming experience while keeping the system quieter.
Refer to the software manual if you don't know where to adjust the fan curve.
 
I've used manual mode in MSI Center M since day 1 (March 2025).
I'm manually switching to best performance mode when gaming, and I prefer balanced mode when not gaming. Since the last Center M update I have to switch every time I start the device. Please change this behavior back or add an option to disable it! (or fix it if it's a unintended bug)
 
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