Windows 10: Adjust Screen Sleep to Lock Timeout

Discus and support Adjust Screen Sleep to Lock Timeout in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I've seen this Registry setting before, but I just did a web search and couldn't find it. When the screen times out and turns off, there are a couple... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by WayneMorgan, Apr 26, 2023.

  1. Adjust Screen Sleep to Lock Timeout


    I've seen this Registry setting before, but I just did a web search and couldn't find it. When the screen times out and turns off, there are a couple of seconds during which you can wiggle the mouse or press the space bar and the screen will return, but not be locked. After that time is up, the screen locks. In other words, the screen doesn't lock for a couple of seconds after it goes blank. What is that Registry setting to adjust this delay?

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    WayneMorgan, Apr 26, 2023
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  2. jeclose Win User

    Lock Screen on timeout Windows 10

    Nothing here has solved my problem; it is this: My lock screen will "lock" after only a few minutes away from the computer, requiring my PIN to get back in. I have "sleep" and "screen timeout" both set to one hour, but that doesn't seem to matter - the
    lock screen will kick in after only a few minutes.

    The "lock screen" settings under "settings" does not include anything that allows you to adjust the lock screen timeout - that is,the ability to adjust when your screen reverts to the lock screen and requires log-in. You CAN adjust screen-saver and power
    down time-outs, but apparently NOT the lock screen itself. There's the nut of my question - and frustration.

    I simply want my lock-screen to not "lock", consistent with screen-saver time-out. It's not the same thing, unfortunately.

    I may be posting this as a reply to you, but the question goes back to everyone who is interested in this thread.
     
    jeclose, Apr 26, 2023
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  3. Lock screen woes

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps to try resolving the issue.

    Setting the timeout for Lock Screen

    • Press Windows + I and select personalization.
    • Select Lock screen.

    • Select the Screen Timeout setting.
    • Select the time of timeout you need and check.

    Keep us posted if the issue resolves to help you better.
     
    Sachin V Rao, Apr 26, 2023
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  4. Arul_D Win User

    Adjust Screen Sleep to Lock Timeout

    How to change the Screen Timeout settings

    Hello,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.


    • Right click on the desktop and click on Personalization.

    • Click on Lock screen

    • On the bottom of the screen click on Screen Timeout.

    • Under screen select the Time period accordingly.
    Reply us back with the status of this issue. We will be glad to assist you.
     
    Arul_D, Apr 26, 2023
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