Windows 10: Windows 10 - setting time to lock screen

Discus and support Windows 10 - setting time to lock screen in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I have done a ton of searching, but I'm not able to find a way to cause my computer to lock after a certain amount of time. I tried this link:... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Chris Wagner cwagner, Dec 29, 2021.

  1. Windows 10 - setting time to lock screen


    I have done a ton of searching, but I'm not able to find a way to cause my computer to lock after a certain amount of time. I tried this link: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-change-lock-screen-timing-in-windows-10/176c2a6b-1d47-401b-924e-6b0c0c16ca1fThe settings they refer to are not there. There is no setting in edit power plan I've been able to find either. I am on 21H1Please advise way to set time to lock the computer after no activity.

    :)
     
    Chris Wagner cwagner, Dec 29, 2021
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  2. Arul_D Win User

    windows 10 lock screen slideshow timing...

    Hello Andrew,

    I understand your concern and we will try our best to help you resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps. Refer to the below steps:


    • Type Lock screen in the search bar and press enter

    • Select Advanced Slideshow settings

    • Click on Turn off screen after slideshow has played for and select the time limit
    Let us know if you need more information and we'll be happy to assist.
     
    Arul_D, Dec 29, 2021
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  3. No Lock screen in Windows 10.

    Hi,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if there is change in system settings.



    To assist you to better, please provided us the information below:

    • When you say that "rolling slideshow ", what exactly are you referring to?
    • When you say that "I can't activate it again.", are you referring that you are not able to Activate Windows 10?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps which you have performed to resolve the issue?
    I suggest you to follow the steps below to set the lock screen pictures.

    1. Right click on Desktop screen.

    2. Then click on Personalize.

    3. Click on Lock Screen.

    4. Try to select the lock screen picture.



    Please get back to us with an update on issue with Lock screen, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Dec 29, 2021
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  4. Windows 10 - setting time to lock screen

    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, Dec 29, 2021
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