Windows 10: screen saver only works when I'm not logged on

Discus and support screen saver only works when I'm not logged on in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; As title says. I've tried everything known to man to fix the screen saver on my wife's PC, including downloading a 3rd party program- the same.Screen... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by MartinShoebridge, Dec 18, 2024.

  1. screen saver only works when I'm not logged on


    As title says. I've tried everything known to man to fix the screen saver on my wife's PC, including downloading a 3rd party program- the same.Screen timeouts set to neverpower plan- balancedThe screen saver used to work in the not too distant past, so that suggests it's a windows upgrade that has caused the problem.It works on my PC, but not the wife's PC. We both have lenovo PCs running win 10 and both are up to date on updates.Her PC is just used for web browsing, FB and playing a couple of games- Candy Crush etc.So , to be clear, the screen saver works in preview.It works if she doesn't lo

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    MartinShoebridge, Dec 18, 2024
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  2. Argel Obm Win User

    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, Dec 18, 2024
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  3. Muyfa666 Win User
    Win10 photos screen saver not working

    Hi. Since a time back, my photos screen saver does not work anymore.

    The preview works fine enough, but no screen saver ever starts after the time I set.

    I have NUCi3BEH with Win10 Pro 20H2 with all drivers updated, all Store updates and all Windows updates.

    I've tried some suggested fixes found by Google, but nothing helps.

    It seems it's Windows screen savers in general that does not work, not only Photos.

    Any suggestions please?
     
    Muyfa666, Dec 18, 2024
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  4. screen saver only works when I'm not logged on

    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, Dec 18, 2024
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