Windows 10: My Windows Screen Saver is broken

I currently have Windows 10 Professional 64bit, OS Version: 20H2, Build: 19042.867 and I am having trouble getting my Screen Saver to work. I can preview it fine but it just will not start automatically when I am away from my PC.


And rather annoyingly my Wife's Windows Home PC screen saver is working fine on next desk


Ever since your Version 1903 Widows Update my Screen Saver has stopped working.
I did also check Power Management was causing this issue


1. I have updated all of my Windows drivers via. Driver Easy software on 13th April 2021
2. Ran SFC [System File Checker] using sfc /scannow in an Administrator/Command Prompt window with this result: Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
3. Tried a completely new Clean Boot.
4. Checked Windows Update - You're up to date > Last checked: Today, 12:39
5a. Run DISM CheckHealth with: No component store corruption detected. The operation completed successfully.
5b. Run DISM ScanHealth with: No component store corruption detected. The operation completed successfully.
5c. Run DISM RestoreHealth with: The restore operation completed successfully. The operation completed successfully.

Is there anything more you could suggest that I try?

:)

 

screen saver

Hi Jack,

Thank you for using Windows10.

Let us know what happens exactly when you try to set the screen-saver or put the computer to sleep.

I would suggest you to review he settings and check. Here is the steps:

To change Screen Saver:

• Press Windows/Start key.
• Type Screen Saver and click on Change Screen Saver.
• Select the screensaver from the drop down menu and click on Apply.
• Click on OK.

To put the computer in sleep:

• Press Windows/Start key.
• Type Power and click on Power Options.
• Select Change when the computer sleeps in the left panel.

Reply with the updated status for further help and we'll be glad to assist.

 

Screen Saver/Desktop/Screen Saver

Hi Jim,

The issue you encountered with screen saver can be due to incorrect screen saver settings. To better isolate your concern, we'd like to ask the following:

• Have you tried changing the screen saver settings?
• Are you trying to off the the screen saver?

Meanwhile, you can follow these steps to turn off your screen saver:

• Open Settings and Select Personalization.
• Click Lock screen, scroll down and choose Screen saver settings.
• Choose None in the drop-down menu.
• Select Apply.
• Click OK.

Keep us posted if you need additional help.

 

Screen saver

Hello SandraRobertson145, I will be happy to help you solve this problem.

Go to Settings> Personalization> Lock Screen and select Screen Saver Settings. In the Screen Saver Settings window, choose a screen saver from the drop-down list.

I hope I can help you, follow the steps. I will be waiting here