Windows 10: Screen saver stops working after a minute or so.

Discus and support Screen saver stops working after a minute or so. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; For my screen saver, I use my own photos in the slide show option, but it only works for a minute or so, then I get a blank screen with the words "an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by MicLaMarca, May 14, 2019.

  1. MICLAMARCA
    MicLaMarca Win User

    Screen saver stops working after a minute or so.


    For my screen saver, I use my own photos in the slide show option, but it only works for a minute or so, then I get a blank screen with the words "an error is preventing the slide show from playing." In order to see my photos, I have to wake my computer and wait until the screen saver comes back on, but then the error message appears again.

    :)
     
    MicLaMarca, May 14, 2019
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  2. NAVNEET ANAND
    Navneet Anand Win User

    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, May 14, 2019
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  3. ROSE CAL
    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, May 14, 2019
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  4. MIKIMILLS
    mikimills Win User

    Screen saver stops working after a minute or so.

    screen saver/power settings

    I have tried every suggestion listed in this forum to set my screen to not go off every minute and require me to wait for a re-start of the screen. All power settings are adjusted to 'never' and the screen saver is set to 'on' and wait times of over 40
    minutes. I am going to return this computer because of this problem as work can not be done.

    Any thoughts???
     
    mikimills, May 14, 2019
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