ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery driver missing Windows 10

The battery icon on my Linx tablet is missing.

In the taskbar setting when I go to turn system icons on or off, the Power Icon is greyed out.

«Scan for hardware changes» in the device manager also doesn’t work. Under «batteries», it only lists Microsoft AC Adapter, uninstalling and reinstalling hasn’t worked either.

Any tips or suggestions?

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If I expand batteries, there is only Microsoft AC Adapter. ACPI-Compliant control method battery is not there at all.

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Select your machine name at the top of the device tree in Device Manager.

Click the Action menu then click Scan for hardware changes.

Does it populate under Batteries?

Which version of Windows 10 is currently installed? See how to verify:

Which version and edition Windows did you originally upgrade from or was installed prior to your current version:

Windows 10 — 1703, 1607, 1511, 1507 (build 10240)

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doesn’t populate when I scan for hardware changes 🙁

Currently running version 1709.

No idea which was the original one. the tablet came with Windows 10 Home edition pre-installed.

I remember when I started using the tablet the battery icon was there. And I also had a battery saver opion.

Any way to revert back to that version?

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Hi Momona78, please try this:

Open the Settings App

Go to Update & Security — Troubleshoot

Run these troubleshooters

Hardware and devices

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unfortunately no luck with the troubleshooter either. Ran both, it fixed 2 other issues, restarted. But no luck with the power icon yet.

If I understand correctly there should be two drivers under «Batteries» in the device manager: Microsoft AC Adapter and ACPI-compliant control method battery.

There is only one though, the Microsoft AC Adapter. The other one is missing.

Not sure if this is causing the issue? Is there no way downloading the driver and installing it?

I’m just taking wild guesses here, not very good with this 😀

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Батарея с ACPI совместимым управлением Windows 10

Привет ! Мы продолжаем разбирать операционную систему Windows 10 ! Сегодня вы узнаете как настроить параметры устройства — Батарея с ACPI совместимым управлением, на компьютере Windows 10. Вы сможете узнать состояние устройства. Вы сможете обновить драйвер устройства. Можно отключить или откатить данное устройство. Вы сможете узнать значения свойств устройства и т.д.

Чтобы открыть параметры устройства, внизу экрана слева откройте меню «Пуск». В открывшемся окне нажмите на вкладку или значок — Параметры .

Далее, на странице «Параметры» нажмите на вкладку «Устройства».

Далее, на странице «Устройства», внизу страницы, нажмите на вкладку — Диспетчер устройств .

Далее, на странице «Диспетчер устройств» нажмите два раза на вкладку «Батареи». У вас откроются вложения, нажмите два раза на вкладку устройства — Батарея с ACPI совместимым управлением .

Далее, у вас откроется окно «Свойства Батарея с ACPI совместимым управлением (Майкрософт)». Здесь вы сможете узнать и настроить параметры данного устройства.

Общие:

— Вы можете узнать тип устройства.

— Вы можете узнать изготовителя устройства.

— Вы можете узнать размещение устройства.

— Вы можете узнать состояние устройства.

Драйвер:

— Вы можете узнать поставщика драйвера.

— Сведения о файлах драйвера.

— Вы можете обновить драйвер.

— Вы можете откатить драйвер к предыдущему, если устройство перестало работать после обновления.

— Вы можете отключить устройство.

— Вы можете удалить драйвер.

Сведения:

— Вы можете узнать значения свойств устройства.

— Выберите свойство и вам автоматически покажут его значение.

— Например, вы можете узнать код проблемы устройства, класс, характеристики и т.д.

События:

— Вы можете узнать события, которые происходили с устройством.

microsoft acpi compliant control method battery driver

‎06-18-2019 04:24 AM — edited ‎06-18-2019 04:30 AM

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I would like to download the below driver for my HP laptop 15 but i do not know where i can get it from.

microsoft acpi compliant control method battery driver download where can i get the file i need

When the laptop is off it charges my battery but as soon as i turn it on it just stops charging.

When it its on and i disable microsoft acpi compliant control method battery it works but stops charging the battery

How can i fix that

‎06-20-2019 09:50 AM — edited ‎06-20-2019 09:53 AM

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Try updating the BIOS and chipset drivers on the PC to the latest version.

Update the BIOS using this link. Click Here

Update the chipset drivers using this link. Click Here

Try the steps recommended below and check if it helps.

Run Power Troubleshooter.

On Cortana, enter Troubleshooter then select Troubleshooting.
Click Improve power usage to open the window, then click Next.
This should run the troubleshooter and can fix any detected issues. You may try restarting your computer and charge your battery again.

Please perform below-shown steps to resolve the issue:

Step 01. Click on the Start Button
Step 02. Type «Device Manager» in the start search box & open the Device Manager
Step 03. Look for Batteries and expand it by click on the + symbol on the left
Step 04. Right Click on «Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery» & uninstall
Note: This Battery driver will get reinstalled automatically when you restart the Notebook again
Step 05. Please Shutdown the Notebook
Step 06. Please remove the Battery and unplug the Power Adapter
Step 07. Press and Hold the Power Button for full 1 Minute
Step 08. Go ahead and put back the Battery and connect the Power Adapter
Step 09. Look for «Plugged In Charging» message on the Battery icon

Lastly, try running a battery and AC adapter test using the HP support assistant and check if the hardware components on the PC are functioning correctly.

Refer this article to know more information about using the HP support assistant. Click Here

Let me know how it goes!

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Acpi compliant control method battery driver windows 10

Control Method Battery Driver by Microsoft Corporation.

This service also exists in Windows 7 and 8.

Startup Type

Windows 10 version	Home	Pro	Education	Enterprise
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20H2	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual

Default Properties

Display name:	Microsoft ACPI Control Method Battery Driver
Service name:	CmBatt
Type:	kernel
Path:	%WinDir%\System32\drivers\CmBatt.sys
Error control:	normal

Default Behavior

The Microsoft ACPI Control Method Battery Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Microsoft ACPI Control Method Battery Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the CmBatt service has failed to start.

Restore Default Startup Type for Microsoft ACPI Control Method Battery Driver

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftACPIControlMethodBatteryDriverWindows10.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.

3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.

Missing Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery driver

‎09-28-2019 04:10 PM — edited ‎10-07-2019 05:32 AM

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Since the new windows upgrade, my HP Pavillion 10 K007na laptop has lost the Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery driver There’s no battery indicator on the taskbar. In the Device Manager, there is no ACPI Compliant showing under Battery, only Microsoft AC Adapter, so I can’t try the normal ways of reinstalling it. When I do a scan, it tells me I’ve no battery, yet I’m typing this to you not plugged into the mains. Also under the taskbar settings, under turn system icons on or off, the power option is off and greyed out. I’ve also lost my Realtek audio under sound, video and game controllers. I’ve tried numerous ways to try and download the necessary software and drivers, but nothing seems to work. Help Please. Give me a link to download the relevant software and/or drivers. Thanks for any help you can give me. Regards. Alex.

The battery has failed, so a new one is on it’s way.

However, my audio problem still remains. So my new question is:- What should I see under Device Manager in Sounds, Video and Game controllers. I’ve only got Intel WiDi Audio Device, Realtek12S Audio Codec and RtkA2dp. The volume icon in the tray no longer has a red cross against it but I’ve still no audio. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks Alex

These problems have now been solved, thanks to Betty0610. I read through all the advice and also went onto the HP download site and with the driver downloads and installation, the problems have now all been fixed. So thanks to Betty0610 again for all the help that I received.

‎10-01-2019 12:26 PM

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Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Step 1. Press Windows key + I simultaneously to open Settings

Step 2. Navigate to Personalization , and click on it

Step 3. Under Personalization , the Taskbar setting could be visible

Step 4. Under Notification area, find out Turn system icons on or off

Step 5. Toggle the switch next to Power icon to On position.

Once we are through with this, we will proceed with rest of the issues.

Let me know if this helps.

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‎10-02-2019 07:21 AM

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Hi Betty0610. That didn’t work as the power toggle is greyed out, although I think the battery is on it’s way out, so I’ve ordered a new one, which I should hopefully receive soon-ish. With the power lead connected overnight, there’s enough in the battery to allow me a bit of time on the laptop. I’ve still got an audio question though, which I’ve edited into my original question, so if you wouldn’t mind helping me get a sound from this machine, I’d be very grateful. Thanks. Alex

‎10-03-2019 12:35 PM

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Do an external set of speakers work?

Try using the generic audio driver that comes with Windows. Here’s how:

Open Device Manager , right-click (or press and hold) your audio driver > Update driver software. > Browse my computer for driver software > Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer , select High Definition Audio Device , select Next , and follow the instructions to install it.

Open Start , enter Sound , select it from the list of results. On the Playback tab, select a device, then Set Default .

Let me know if this helps.

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‎10-03-2019 03:49 PM

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Hi Betty. Unfortunately the plan failed at the select High Definition Audio Driver, as it’s not there. Under Audio inputs and outputs it only shows Digital output (intel WiDi audio device) and under that it only shows 2 entries audio end point and generic software device. The audio inputs and outputs has now also disappeared when I tried to update the driver for audio end point. I think I need to reinstall the whole audio system starting with the first download of an audio high definition software then any other drivers etc that I need. However, my brain has gone to mush and I don’t know how to get the relevant downloads for this 32 system. Thank you for all your help so far. Any more suggestions will be really gratefully accepted and would help to keep the little hair that I’ve got left. Regards Alex.

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

‎10-04-2019 12:08 PM — edited ‎10-07-2019 10:00 AM

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@ATommo Welcome to HP Community! I suggest you follow the below steps to resolve this issue, hopefully the results will help save your hair! 🙂

The audio troubleshooting tool in Windows can automatically fix the issue with the «No audio output installed»,

Run the troubleshooting tool using the following steps:

1. In Windows, type find and fix audio into Search, or right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar and select Troubleshoot sound problems .
2. Select Find and fix audio playback problems or Find and fix audio recording problems from the Search results.
3. Click Next .
4. Select the device you want to troubleshoot and click Next .
5. Wait while the troubleshooter detects problems and makes changes (or prompts you to make changes).
6. When the troubleshooter is done, the Troubleshooting has completed page is displayed, listing any problems found and what changes were made to the computer.

NOTE: For detailed information about the troubleshooting, click View detailed information in the troubleshooter window.

If a recommended action is displayed, select Apply this fix or Skip this step to continue to search for other problems.

If the audio problem has not been resolved, continue to the next step.

Test external speakers or headphones

If you are using external speakers, they might be faulty. Try using another set of speakers, or a pair of headphones, with your computer. If the second set of speakers or headphones produces sound without problems, the first set of speakers is faulty.

If the same audio problems are present in both pairs of speakers or headphones, continue to the next step.

Restoring the audio driver in HP Recovery Manager

To restore the audio driver in HP Recovery Manager on a computer that came with Windows 10 installed, complete the following steps:

1. In Windows, search for and open Recovery Manager .
2. Click Reinstall drivers and/or applications
3. Select the audio driver in the list, and then click Install .
4. Wait for the driver to reinstall. When the installation is complete, click OK .
5. Close HP Recovery Manager and then restart your computer.
6. Test for sound. If the audio problem persists after reinstalling the driver, try updating the driver using Device Manager.

Updating the audio driver using Device Manager

Make sure the audio device is enabled and then update the audio driver using Device Manager as follows:

1. In Windows, search for and open Device Manager .
2. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers .
3. If a sound device is listed with a down arrow, the device is disabled. Right-click the sound device name and select Enable to re-enable the device.
4. With the sound device enabled, right-click the sound device and select Update Driver Software .
5. Click Search automatically for updated driver software .
6. Windows checks for and installs any updated drivers found. The window displays whether the computer already has the latest available driver or if Windows was able to successfully update the audio driver.
7. If a window opens asking you to restart the computer, restart the computer.
8. Test for sound. If the audio problem persists after updating the driver, continue to the next step.

If you completed these steps and the latest driver was already installed, use the following steps to uninstall and then reinstall the driver:

In Windows, search for and open Device Manage r.

Double-click Sound, video and game controllers .

Right-click the sound device and select Uninstall .

Restart the computer to reinstall the driver.

Test for sound. If the audio problem persists after reinstalling the driver, continue to the next step.

• Right-click the speaker icon in the Taskbar and select ‘Playback Devices’.
• Left click the default device once to highlight it ( it’s usually ‘speakers & headphones’ ) then click the Properties button.
• Click the Enhancements tab and put a tick in the box next to ‘Loudness Equalization’.
• Click Apply to save the change and then click OK in all remaining windows and see if this has helped at all.

• Right-click the speaker icon in the Taskbar and select ‘Playback Devices’.
• Select the Communications tab up the top.
• By default ‘when windows detects communications activity’ is set to ‘Reduce the volume of other sounds by 80%’.
• Change this to ‘Do nothing’.
• Press OK.

Now check for issue resolution.

If the issue persists try these steps:

• Windows Audio is a Windows service that manages audio for Windows-based programs. If at all this service is stopped due to any reason, audio devices will not function properly.
  To fix audio services, open the run command by pushing the Windows + R keys simultaneously Then type «services.msc» in the run box without the quotes.
• This launches the Windows services window.
• In the services window search for Windows Audio and right-click on it to select Start to start the audio service.
• And ensure the Startup Type is set to Automatic.
• Click Apply and OK
• Restart the computer and check if it works.
• If the issue persists, try the steps mention on this link: Click here.
• This should fix the issue for you.

If the issue continues, from this link: Click here for steps ( HP PCs — Testing for Hardware Failures )

Check the section under “ Running Component Tests ” then run the Audio test.

If you wish to thank me for my efforts, you could click on «Accept as solution» on my post as the solution should help others too.

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