Windows 10: I can't disengage the screen saver

Discus and support I can't disengage the screen saver in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Please can anyone tell me why the screen saver will not go away? I have tried the space bar, touchscreen, mouse clicks. I have to go to the task... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AngelaBorden, Nov 20, 2018.

  1. I can't disengage the screen saver


    Please can anyone tell me why the screen saver will not go away? I have tried the space bar, touchscreen, mouse clicks. I have to go to the task manager to get it to go off.

    :)
     
    AngelaBorden, Nov 20, 2018
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  2. 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.
     
    Navneet Anand, Nov 20, 2018
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  3. Rose Cal Win User
    Screen Saver/Desktop/Screen Saver

    Hi Jim,

    The issue you encountered with screen saver can be due to incorrect screen saver settings. To better isolate your concern, we'd like to ask the following:

    • Have you tried changing the screen saver settings?
    • Are you trying to off the the screen saver?

    Meanwhile, you can follow these steps to turn off your screen saver:

    • Open Settings and Select Personalization.
    • Click Lock screen, scroll down and choose Screen saver settings.
    • Choose None in the drop-down menu.
    • Select Apply.
    • Click OK.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, Nov 20, 2018
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  4. Argel Obm Win User

    I can't disengage the screen saver

    screen saver

    Hi Kenneth,

    We need to gather more information for us to better understand your Screen Saver concern. Kindly answer the following:

    • How did you disable wake up password?
    • Are you seeing the log-in screen when waking up the computer from sleep?
    • How did you set up the Screen Saver? Kindly provide us the step-by-step process on how you did it.
     
    Argel Obm, Nov 20, 2018
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