Windows 10: Windows 10 Screen saver not activating

Discus and support Windows 10 Screen saver not activating in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; I have a screen saver that will not activate after a few minutes; It will preview okay, just not display after a few minutes. I tried changing it to a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by Butch73, Feb 20, 2019.

  1. Butch73 Win User

    Windows 10 Screen saver not activating


    I have a screen saver that will not activate after a few minutes; It will preview okay, just not display after a few minutes. I tried changing it to a one minute wait and nothing happens. It use to work but I may of accidentally
    changed something in power management settings. I have them now set to defaults.

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    :)
     
    Butch73, Feb 20, 2019
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  2. rk3066 Win User

    Windows 10 "Bubbles" Screen Saver

    Hi guy's,

    On Windows 7 the screen saver didn't go to a black screen but it showed the desktop. Not getting that with Windows 10. Whats the deal? Have GTX750Ti
     
    rk3066, Feb 20, 2019
    #2
  3. Eric Ber Win User
    screen saver

    Hi Amir,

    A screen saver is a moving picture or pattern that displays on the screen(s) of your PC after you have not been active on the PC for specified period of time to wait. You can follow the steps below to change the screensaver on your Windows 10 laptop:

    • Press Windows key.
    • Click on Settings > Personalization > Lock
      screen
      > Screen saver settings.
    • You can choose the Screen saver that you want in the Screen Saver Settings
      window.

    Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.
     
    Eric Ber, Feb 20, 2019
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  4. wmcole Win User

    Windows 10 Screen saver not activating

    windows 10 screen saver shortcut

    Here is what I want: Same access / functionality as in Win 8.1. That is:

    • Right-click empty desktop space.
    • Select "Personalize"
    • Get a window with the same screen saver options (turn on / off, select a "screen saver"...) that in Windows 10, Microsoft is forcing me to access through Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Personalization ->Change Screen Saver.
    The Windows 8.1 two-step process was a much more user-friendly "experience" than is the Windows 10 four-step process.

    wmc
     
    wmcole, Feb 20, 2019
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