Windows 10: Win10 PC will not stay idle

Discus and support Win10 PC will not stay idle in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My Windows 10 PC apparently won't stay idle anymore, because it's set to lock after 10 minutes of idle time and now the monitor will stay on and active... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Bryan Watkins, Feb 9, 2023.

  1. Win10 PC will not stay idle


    My Windows 10 PC apparently won't stay idle anymore, because it's set to lock after 10 minutes of idle time and now the monitor will stay on and active indefinitely. Likewise, and more annoying, if I lock my PC the screen will go black after 1 minute, then 2 seconds later it turns back on and it will repeat this indefinitely.I have found the culprit, but it doesn't make sense and I can't find a fix -- I have used a Microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse for years and I found that if I unplug the USB receiver, then the PC will lock after 10 minutes as intended or of I lock the PC the screen w

    :)
     
    Bryan Watkins, Feb 9, 2023
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  2. Jonas Flo Win User

    Bluetooth still on while idle

    Thanks for following the steps. Now, the settings won't take effect if you are only using normal PC idle mode. Normal functionality of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi settings are to stay connected even if PC is idle. With the settings that you have created, we would
    suggest that you set your PC to automatically go to Sleep or
    Hibernate
    once idle. In this way, the settings "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" should take effect.

    To set your PC to automatically go to Sleep or Hibernate when idle, please follow these steps:

    • Open Control Panel, set view by: Small
      icons.
    • Look for Power Options.
    • Click on Change when the computer sleeps on the left pane.
    • Set a timer.

    Please try it out. Hope it helps. If you have any other concerns, don't hesitate to come back to us.
     
    Jonas Flo, Feb 10, 2023
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  3. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Feb 10, 2023
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  4. user33331 Win User

    Win10 PC will not stay idle

    Win10: windows update stuck at never ending loop ?

    When in win10:
    • Update&security -> Windows update -> Finding update... .... .... ....
    Planning to download the latest Win10.ISO (vers.1803) and manually update:
    - Then wait that my ordered new SSD arrives and clone the old HDD to it.
     
    user33331, Feb 10, 2023
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