Windows 10: After leaving PC, screen dark, then it is dead until i do ctl-alt-del and "cancel" to get...

Discus and support After leaving PC, screen dark, then it is dead until i do ctl-alt-del and "cancel" to get... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; This is a bit weird to me, i wonder if anybody has seen it and knows why it happens or if something can be changed. My PC just started doing this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Tom-Con, Jun 5, 2023.

  1. TOM-CON
    Tom-Con Win User

    After leaving PC, screen dark, then it is dead until i do ctl-alt-del and "cancel" to get...


    This is a bit weird to me, i wonder if anybody has seen it and knows why it happens or if something can be changed. My PC just started doing this somewhat recently, though i do not recall exactly when.If i leave the PC for a bit, open, screen goes dark no screen saver. When i hit any key, screen lights up and is where i last left it, all seems well. The mouse pointer moves if i use my finger on the mouse pad. But, if i click anywhere the click is not accepted, no focus is placed where i click. And, no key is recognized, if i press a key. All keys are just ignored. Alt-Tab does not bring up

    :)
     
    Tom-Con, Jun 5, 2023
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  2. LUCY/AKERS
    Lucy/Akers Win User

    after the last update my computer won't wake from screen saver unless I hit ctl-alt-del

    after the last update my computer won't wake from screen saver unless I hit ctl-alt-del

    then I get the shut down screen and can cancel to get back to my work
     
    Lucy/Akers, Jun 5, 2023
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  3. ROCKY
    Rocky Win User
    Ctl Alt Delete to unlock PC loops back to Ctl Alt Delete to unlock PC

    Contact your IT dept.
     
    Rocky, Jun 5, 2023
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  4. W10 TWEAKER
    W10 Tweaker Win User

    After leaving PC, screen dark, then it is dead until i do ctl-alt-del and "cancel" to get...

    Ctl Alt Delete to unlock PC loops back to Ctl Alt Delete to unlock PC

    Hi Curtis, welcome to Ten forums.

    Have you tried an external keyboard yet?

    Check this thread for the Event Viewer errors.

    Security Center error "DC040780"

    I'm presenting this item as an FYI and not as a solution to your sign-in issue. I chose to defeat this unnecessary step in the login process and defeat the requirement to press Ctrl-Alt-Del before signing-in.

    Enable or Disable Secure Sign-in with Ctrl+Alt+Delete in Windows 10
     
    W10 Tweaker, Jun 5, 2023
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