Windows 10: Unable to prevent screen from locking

Discus and support Unable to prevent screen from locking in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have tried different things on this Windows 10 but cannot do away with this feature that locks my screen every time I walk away from it (after how... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by suemcp001, Jan 3, 2019.

  1. suemcp001 Win User

    Unable to prevent screen from locking


    I have tried different things on this Windows 10 but cannot do away with this feature that locks my screen every time I walk away from it (after how long I am unsure but only a matter of minutes). It is annoying to have to keep logging in.


    I am placing this in the personalization section because I think there might be a connection between this and the background screen or screen saver settings.

    :)
     
    suemcp001, Jan 3, 2019
    #1

  2. unable to change the lock screen Wallpaper.

    Hi,

    I appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down to the issue.


    • What is the exact issue that you are facing?

    • Are you facing issues while trying to change the lock screen Wallpaper?

    • Are you not able to choose the directory where the wallpapers has been saved?
    As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to restart the computer and check if you are able to successfully change the lock screen wallpaper.


    • From Desktop, right click and select
      Personalize
      .

    • In Personalization window, click on
      Lock Screen
      in the left pane.

    • And choose wallpaper you would like to apply for the lock screen by choosing the browse option.

    • Close the Personalization window.
    If the issue still persists, please do reply with the required information. We will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Jan 3, 2019
    #2
  3. 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, Jan 3, 2019
    #3
  4. Unable to prevent screen from locking

    Lock vs Login screen screenshot


    You can use your own image of any background and just go to settings/personalize/lock screen and click on browse as in the image below. It should make whatever picture you use as the Lock Screen


    Unable to prevent screen from locking [​IMG]
     
    Josey Wales, Jan 3, 2019
    #4
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