Windows 10: Screen savers, something is turning them off, can't figure it out

I'm running Win 10 x64 Pro version 2004:


As long as I can remember I've been using screen savers without problems but, since installing this version no matter which screen saver I choose they only run once and then are turned off.


I don't know why this keeps happening, I use the same setup that I've always used without a single problem, until now.


I would appreciate your input in solving this problem.


Thank you,


JC

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Screen Saver won't turn off

Hi Bodine,

There may be an issue with the screen saver settings that is why you cannot turn off your screen saver using your mouse or keyboard. To resolve this issue, kindly disable the screen saver, and then re-enable it. To do this, follow these steps:

• Click the Windows logo (Start button).
• Click the gear icon (Settings).
• Choose Personalization.
• On the left pane, select Lock screen.
• On the right pane, click Screen saver settings.
• On the Screen Saver Settings window, click the drop-down menu under
  Screen saver and choose None.
• Click Apply, and then click OK.
• Access the Screen Saver Settings window again.
• On the Screen Saver Settings window, click the drop-down menu under
  Screen saver and choose the screen saver that you want.
• Click Apply, and then click OK.
• Check if you'll be able to turn off the screen saver using your mouse or keyboard.

After performing the steps above, kindly share with us the result.

 

Monitors will not turn off/Screen saver won;t activate


Hi guys. I have been trying to get my monitors to shut off so I don't get a burn in on my screens. I can't seem to figure out what is causing them to stay on. I tried enabling a screen saver which won't turn on and I also tried making a keyboard shortcut to turn off the monitor with a cmd command. Whenever I use the shortcut the monitors go down for a second and then pop right back on. I read somewhere it could be my mouse or keyboard causing it to stay awake, but I don;t think this is the problem seeing as it was fine on windows 7. Can anybody help me out?


Thanks!

 

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.