Windows 10: How to screen saver / blackscreen a single monitor of 5, or group of?

5 screen system. 4 at work station, one remote TV monitor.


An hour of searching including environmental how to black a single monitor 5, or black the 4 displays when not in use while using 5 for periods of time, didn't find anything. Perhaps I'm using the incorrect terminology, but 4 screens light a room pretty good and is both annoying and a waste of electricity.


Suggestions?


Turning a screen off causes the system to compensate / readjust screens and icons.

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Screen saver with dual monitors

Hi,

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.

• 
  Have you upgraded the graphics card?
  
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  Do you have any other issues except the screensaver issue on second monitor?
  

I suggest you to follow the below link to update the graphics card drivers and update the drivers for second monitor.

How
to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

After performing the above steps, try to set the screen saver and check if it helps.

I suggest you to refer:
Connect a second monitor or projector

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Screen saver for dual monitors

Well, problem solved - sort off! I have got it working via the Google Photos Screensaver. Different images appearing on the two monitors. The difficulty now is that the image is the correct size on the main monitor (3840 x 2160) but oversized on the secondary monitor (1920 x 1200). While images scale properly when displayed as desktop backgrounds, they don't on the smaller screen in screen saver mode.
But that's a problem for another thread I think!

In the meantime I'l have a look at your suggestion Barman.

Thank you both

 

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.