Windows 10: some apps prevent screen from locking

Discus and support some apps prevent screen from locking in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I use secpol to make my computer lock after 180 seconds. But ive noticed that if some apps are open (such as bluestacks or a youtube video) then the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/star-dash-438, Jan 26, 2021.

  1. some apps prevent screen from locking


    I use secpol to make my computer lock after 180 seconds. But ive noticed that if some apps are open (such as bluestacks or a youtube video) then the computer does not lock. what apps do this and how do i stop this from happening?

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    /u/star-dash-438, Jan 26, 2021
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  2. shobhitk Win User

    None of the Apps showing up on Lock Screen!


    Nope that did not help. I guess the steps mentioned there are primarily for the issue of the Lockscreen Apps not being shown as an option in the Settings>Personalization>Lock screen settings page.

    My issue is that even though i select those apps from the settings menu but they dont show any status on the Lockscreen.
     
    shobhitk, Jan 26, 2021
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  3. Ruz San Win User
    Lock screen picture won't change

    Hi Sher,

    Something seems to be preventing you from customizing the lock screen. This may be due to recent changes on the system or some corrupted components. To guide you better in resolving the problem, please answer these questions:

    • Did you install any programs or updates before you encountered this problem?
    • Are you able to change other Personalization items in
      Settings
      aside from Lock screen?
    • What suggestions have you looked into?

    We recommend running the System File Checker tool to find missing or corrupted files on your computer. This tool will scan and fix system issues that may be leading to the difficulty you are facing when customizing your lock screen. Click

    this link
    to learn about how you can use the suggested tool.

    You can also use the Photos app to set a different lock screen image. Follow these steps:

    • Using File Explorer, locate the image that you want to set as your lock screen.
    • Double-click on the image file to open it using the Photos app.
    • In case a different app is set to open your images by default, right-click on the image instead, choose
      Open with then select Photos.
    • Once you have the image open using the Photos app, click on the See more button (
      some apps prevent screen from locking aea2e55d-a9cb-482c-9aad-488e63be56a1.png
      ).
    • Choose Set as.
    • Select Set as lock screen.

    Let us know if the suggestions allow you to change your lock screen image on the computer.

    Regards.
     
    Ruz San, Jan 26, 2021
    #3
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    Windows10users, Jan 26, 2021
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