Windows 10: Windows 11 locking issue

When I used Windows 10, I was able to set the screen to power off not device sleep, just screen power off after a desired time and when I hit a key or mouse, the screen would switch back on exactly where it was. This was not using a screen saver with the "On resume, display logon screen" but in the power settings for the turning the screen off. Since I have upgraded to Windows 11 I am prompted for credentials every time the screen powers off as part of the power settings. How can I stop this from happening? It's not related to the sign-in settings after the device has been to sleep because

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Hard drive/ OS issue

a guy suggested :

• shutdown
• unhooked HDD
• restarted
• yay !!
• reconnected HDD
• restarted
• yay !!

also , try method 3
Drive Where Windows is Installed is Locked: How to Unlock It

 

Lock screen issue

Hi Bob,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow these steps:

• 
  Go to Settings>>Personalization>>Lock Screen.
  
• 
  In the right panel, select Picture instead of Windows Spotlight.
  

Please feel free to post your queries in Microsoft Community. We will be glad to assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

 

Lock Screen Image Issue

Hi Kirby,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

I would suggest you to set the default pictures as the Lock Screen picture from the PC and check if it works or not.

Follow the steps below:

• In start type "settings" and press enter.
• Select Personalize
• From the left click on "Lock screen"
• Select the default picture and conform by preview.

Please do get back to us to assist you better with issue you are facing.

Thank You.