Windows 10: Screen locking even when screen time out is set to 'never'

Discus and support Screen locking even when screen time out is set to 'never' in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My screen will lock less than 10 minutes after I have stopped actively using it. I have changed the screen timeout settings to 'never' for both when... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Mackenzie12344, Jun 5, 2022.

  1. Screen locking even when screen time out is set to 'never'


    My screen will lock less than 10 minutes after I have stopped actively using it. I have changed the screen timeout settings to 'never' for both when the laptop is plugged in and when it is running on battery power. I have also tried to change the time to '1 hour' to see if that changed anything, but no luck. I need it to stay active for longer as I display work for my students. Please help!!

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    Mackenzie12344, Jun 5, 2022
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  2. 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, Jun 5, 2022
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    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:


    • Type Lock screen in the search bar and press enter

    • Select Advanced Slideshow settings

    • 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.
     
    Arul_D, Jun 5, 2022
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  4. dacrone Win User

    Screen locking even when screen time out is set to 'never'

    different lock screen and sign in screen?

    Step 2b is labeled as Change the Login Screen Image, but the steps show you how to change the Lock Screen image. Step 2a is irrelevant. It only tells you how to change the desktop background.

    What I want to do:
    Set Spotlight as the LOCK Screen Image(s) - Done
    Set the Win 10 Hero Image as the SIGN IN Screen Image - This is the one that shows after you click on the lock screen and you are able to type your password. If I uncheck "Show Lock Screen Image on Sign In Screen", it shows a solid blue background behind my Password box and user image. This is what I want to change to the Hero Image....
     
    dacrone, Jun 5, 2022
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