Windows 10: screen timeout

Discus and support screen timeout in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; My screen timeout happens too fast- and then requires my windows password to reopen. how do I change this so no password is required... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Ddd53, Mar 8, 2020.

  1. Ddd53 Win User

    screen timeout


    My screen timeout happens too fast- and then requires my windows password to reopen. how do I change this so no password is required

    :)
     
    Ddd53, Mar 8, 2020
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  2. Arul_D Win User

    How to change the Screen Timeout settings

    Hello,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

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


    • Right click on the desktop and click on Personalization.

    • Click on Lock screen

    • On the bottom of the screen click on Screen Timeout.

    • Under screen select the Time period accordingly.
    Reply us back with the status of this issue. We will be glad to assist you.
     
    Arul_D, Mar 8, 2020
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  3. How to extend or eliminate the timeout at sign in on an Acer Windows

    Hi Lori,

    To address your concern, we suggest that you adjust your screen timeout setting. It helps you set the time on how long before the screen will be locked due to inactivity.

    You can follow the steps below on how to set your screen timeout:

    1. Right-click on the Desktop, then choose Personalize.

    2. Click Lock screen found on the left pane.

    3. Click Screen timeout settings at the bottom part of the page.

    4. Choose your preferred screen timeout on the drop down list under Screen.

    Let us know the result.

    Regards.
     
    Michelle Her, Mar 8, 2020
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  4. screen timeout

    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, Mar 8, 2020
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