Windows 10: Screensaver does not come on

For whatever reason the screensaver doesn't come on, any ideas what might cause this?

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Screensaver does not display & Computer doesn't wake up from sleep

Original Title: Screensaver & Power

Screensaver does not come on and the sleep mde does not activate

 

message to scroll on screen screensaver.

How come screensavers are so limited ??? In older windows, I think 95, we use to be able to have a scrolling text as a screensaver. How come does Microsoft now limit on Window's 10 the number and type of screensavers we can use. So not cool !!!

 

Wish I did, I have the same issue. Sorry I can't help, but your not alone*Smile

 

Thanks for the reply and sorry to hear you have the same issue but good to know I'm not alone.

 

Fingers crossed someone will know how to fix it or maybe even Microsoft will fix it

 

With lots of people having this issue I'm sure MS will address the issue if it is a bug of some kind. Especially considering such a basic feature as the screensaver.

 

Add my name to the list of a person with issues.

 

I am taking a poll, did you do the OTA update or did you use a Disk?

I'm trying to find out how many people with these rather severe problems did the OTA update vs using a disk.

 

I first did the update since that was the only way updating my Win7 key to a Win10 key and I then did a clean install using the DVD I created using the MS Media tool.

Not sure if I had the issue after I upgraded and before I did the clean install.

 

OVER THE AIR - meaning that the software/updates were automatically downloaded, without manual intervention. I hope this helps.

 

Screen saver and power settings (monitor shutoff and sleep) do not work. The screen saver preview does work. It's as though some device e.g. wireless mouse or keyboard is keeping it awake. I have disconnected both, with no success. These functions worked perfectly on Windows 8.1 prior to upgrade to Windows 10. Is there some app or program peculiar to 10 that is doing this?

Is this issue being addressed in the upcoming service update?

 

Have y'all looked through this thread and tried some of the suggestions? Linky

 

I've seen that thread but still no real solution after 10+ pages

 

I just installed the latest cumulative update, KB3081438. Apparently, it did not address the screen saver problem. It's probably not very high on Microsoft's priority list with all the other problems being reported.