Windows 10: How to set different values for screen timeout and screen lock?

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  1. dictum Win User

    How to set different values for screen timeout and screen lock?


    I want to assign different values to screen timeout and to screen lock.

    i.e. I want the screen to timeout after 10 minutes but activate the screen lock after 1 hour.

    Right now I do not see an option to do so. You can only make it lock at the same time it timeouts, or not at all.

    Maybe an app can do it?

    :)
     
    dictum, Nov 26, 2018
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  2. Arul_D Win User

    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, Nov 26, 2018
    #2
  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, Nov 26, 2018
    #3
  4. How to set different values for screen timeout and screen lock?

    Lock screen automatically with password

    Hi Kenneth,

    To have a better view on this concern, are you referring with Lock Screen timeout? If so, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Click on Start menu.
    • Go to Settings.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Under Sign-in options, click on Lock screen.
    • Go to Screen timeout settings.
    • Change the value under Screen.

    Also, no need to create a pin code since you already have your Microsoft account password. You can sign in using your account.

    Let us know if you need any further assistance and we will be glad to help.
     
    Desiree Yau, Nov 26, 2018
    #4
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