Windows 10: Windows 10 - Computer Power Off Setting Randomly Changes to 1 Minute

I am running Windows 10.


So I like to keep my computer power off setting at 2 hours. However, Windows seems to know better than me what I like and it randomly resets the power off time to 1 minute. This reset can occur in 1 hour, 1 day, or 1 week. Any ideas how to stop this from happening?

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Can't Change Power Settings

Thank you for the quick response. We will now move to the second phase of troubleshooting. We suggest that you follow the steps provided below:

Method 1: Run the Power Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with your system's power settings. Here's how:

• In the search box, type troubleshooting, and then click
  Troubleshooting.
• Click on the view all option on the left panel.
• Run the Power troubleshooter.

Method 2: Customize Power options.

If issue persists, the the following steps and check.

• In the search box, type Power options, and then click.
• Click on choose when to turn off display from the left pane.
• Click on Restore default settings for this plan.
• Click on Change advance power settings.
• Scroll down and expand Power buttons and lid.
• Expand Power button actions.
• Click on the Setting and set it to Shut down.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.

 

Display goes black after 1 minute. Power and display settings were changed to 30 minutes.

I'm using Windows 10. My display goes black after 1 minute. Power and display settings were changed to 30 minutes with no affect.

 

Display goes black after 1 minute. Power and display settings were changed to 30 minutes.

Hi Karl,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. I understand your concern and I am glad to assist you.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Ensure that you have configured your screen saver settings correctly if you are using any third party themes. In most cases screen saver or themes caused this issue.

This issue could also be either due to some issues with the power settings or corrupted system files on the computer.

Try the below methods and check if that helps:

Method 1: Run the Power Troubleshooter

• Open Control Panel.
• Type “Troubleshooting” in the search bar and press “Enter”.
• In the “Troubleshooting” window, click on “View All” on the left pane.
• Click on “Power”.
• Click on “Advanced” and then click on “Run as Administrator”.
• Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
  

Shut Down the computer, wait a couple of minutes and then use the
Power Button to start the computer.

Method 2:

I would suggest you to restore default settings of power plan and check if it helps.

• Open Control Panel.
• Click on the Power Options icon.
• Click on Change advanced power settings.
• Select the option “Restore default settings for this plan”.

Keep us posted if you face any issues on Windows in future. We will be glad to help you.