Windows 10: Windows locks PC after 1 minute of inactivity instead of the specified time

I used secpol.msc, expanded "Local policies" and selected "Security options", then I set "Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit" to 300 to make Windows lock my PC after 5 minutes, but instead it locks after just 1 minute.Screensaver is off, I even set "Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\ScreenSaveActive" to 0, however the issue still occurs. Since the security policy's description says that its value should be the max inactivity time in seconds, I expect a value of 300 to lock my PC after 5 minutes.I noticed that "Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\ScreenSaveT

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Windows 10 times out after 1 minute of inactivity

Hi Heidi,

Please let us know the make and model of your device.

I suggest you to perform the method below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Run the Power Troubleshooter

Power troubleshooter find and fix problems with your computer's power settings to conserve power and extent battery life

• Type “Troubleshooting” in the Search bar on the desktop 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.

Method 2:

After running the troubleshooter, set up Screen time out settings to required time and check.

Follow the Steps below.

1. Right click Desktop and select Personalization.

2. Click on Lock Screen and select Screen time out settings.

3. You can change to the required time in the drop down under Screen.

I suggest you to download and install the latest Chipset drivers from your computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.

Please get back to us with of the issue in regards with
times out after 1 minute of inactivity the results and any other questions you might have regarding Windows operating system. We are happy to assist.

Regards,

Guru Kiran

 

Windows 10 times out after 1 minute of inactivity

I have changed all settings in Advanced Power Options. Although it is set not to time out until after 180 minutes of inactivity, the computer times out and returns to lock screen. I have to put in my password every time. I purposely set up my new HP
Envy Desktop so that I did not need a password. My computer worked fine until after the latest update. Does anyone have any other suggestions and will Microsoft fix this?

 

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