Windows 10: Why does my windows screen saver not start or require password?

I have recently updated my windows 7 to a Windows 10 Pro version and now the screen saver no longer turns on or locks the computer. I have tried to go into settings and enable it but it still does not work. Does anyone out there know what I am doing wrong?

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screen saver

Hi Jack,

Thank you for using Windows10.

Let us know what happens exactly when you try to set the screen-saver or put the computer to sleep.

I would suggest you to review he settings and check. Here is the steps:

To change Screen Saver:

• Press Windows/Start key.
• Type Screen Saver and click on Change Screen Saver.
• Select the screensaver from the drop down menu and click on Apply.
• Click on OK.

To put the computer in sleep:

• Press Windows/Start key.
• Type Power and click on Power Options.
• Select Change when the computer sleeps in the left panel.

Reply with the updated status for further help and we'll be glad to assist.

 

screen saver

Hi Kenneth,

We need to gather more information for us to better understand your Screen Saver concern. Kindly answer the following:

• How did you disable wake up password?
• Are you seeing the log-in screen when waking up the computer from sleep?
• How did you set up the Screen Saver? Kindly provide us the step-by-step process on how you did it.

 

Windows update issue - Disable password from wake and set screen saver.

Hi Robert,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. I’ll certainly help you with this.

This could happen due to incorrect Power settings. You can change the settings by following these steps:

Step 1: Change Power settings.

• Press Windows key + X and click on Control Panel.
• Change the view by to Large icons at top right corner.
• Select Power Options and click on change plan settings.
• Here, you can set the duration to Turn off the display
  and Put the computer to sleep.
• Click on Save changes.

Step 2: If you wish to disable the password from waking from sleep, follow these steps:

• Press Windows key + X and click on Control Panel.
• Change the view by to Large icons at top right corner.
• Select Power Options and click on Require a password on wakeup.
• In this window click on Change Setting that are currently unavailable.
• Click on Don't require a password and click on
  "Save change" to apply the changes.

Step 3: To set screen saver on Windows 10.

• Press Windows + X, Select Control Panel
• Click on the Personalization icon.
• Go to Lock screen on the left side, and click on the
  Screen saver settings link on the right side at the bottom.
• Select a screen saver you want in the Screen saver drop down menu.

Hope this helps you. Post back if you need further assistance. We’ll be glad to assist you.

Thank you.