Windows 10: Screen does not turn off after designated time

This has been a problem on my computer for a while now and I'm assuming is related to a windows update. I'm on Windows 10 Home Version 1803. Basically, the problem is this: Even though my power and sleep settings are set to turn off screen after 2 hours (screen saver setting is also 2 hours and set to "blank") and never sleep, but the screen does not turn off at all. I leave my computer on 24/7 (restarting every once in a while). I rely on the monitors turning off so that it saves power and locks my computer. But this just isn't happening any more. I have checked power settings in the "advanced power settings" and they are the same. I got Windows 10 when it was initially rolled out (during that upgrade for free program) and this is the first time this has ever happened, so there have been no hardware changes since then. I know that sometimes if certain software is running it can prevent the computer from sleeping, but I don't know how to find out what kind of software would be doing this as the software I use of have installed has not changed since this problem started. Changing sleep settings is not an option because the nature of my work requires my computer to be on 24/7. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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windows 10 lock screen slideshow timing...

Hello Andrew,

I understand your concern and we will try our best to help you resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps. Refer to the below steps:

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  Type Lock screen in the search bar and press enter
  
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  Select Advanced Slideshow settings
  
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  Click on Turn off screen after slideshow has played for and select the time limit
  

Let us know if you need more information and we'll be happy to assist.

 

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??

 

Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

Here's a quick laundry list:

List of software to use for overclocking and testing
Examples:
Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
Fan speeds
Power limit
Temp limit
Voltages
Core speeds
Memory speeds