Windows 10: Computer won't lock when I step away for 10 minutes

Discus and support Computer won't lock when I step away for 10 minutes in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I am new to WIndows 10. On my old WIndows 7 system, if I walked away for 10 minutes, the screen saver would come on and I would have to enter my... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Pacman45, Aug 4, 2019.

  1. Pacman45 Win User

    Computer won't lock when I step away for 10 minutes


    I am new to WIndows 10. On my old WIndows 7 system, if I walked away for 10 minutes, the screen saver would come on and I would have to enter my password to unlock the computer. I like that feature and want that behavior on my new Windows 10 system. Unfortunately, when I return from a 10 or 15 minute break, the computer display is turned off, but as soon as I move or click the mouse, or hit a key on the keyboard, the display wakes us but there is no screen saver and password screen. That is not secure. How do I get it to behave like my old Windows 7 system?

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    Pacman45, Aug 4, 2019
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  2. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Sep 29, 2019
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  3. RCoon Win User
    PC Build Steps

    1.1 - Ideally put optical in SATA 0, and SSD in SATA 1, this will cause the optical drive to be the default 1st boot option. You can change it manually if not, but I like it this way
    2.infinity - yes, that's fine. if it's above 70 +/- 5 degrees, then it may just need a repaste/remount
     
    RCoon, Sep 29, 2019
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  4. Computer won't lock when I step away for 10 minutes

    PC Build Steps

    all parts should be here by friday...any last advice? I will follow the step lists we created guys...
     
    anandsap123, Sep 29, 2019
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