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[Solved] Changing Windows 10 lock screen Timeout

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by Terry, Aug 25, 2016.

  1. Terry

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    How can I change Windows 10 lock screen time out? I've tried several different
    ways but none seem to work. Any help will be truly appreciated.

    Thank you,
    Terry
     
    Terry, Aug 25, 2016
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    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    How to change lock screen in Windows 10
    The key step will be opening PC Settings in Windows 10.

    Step 1: Press Win icon on Windows 10 desktop to bring out Start menu. Then click Settings.

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    Step 2: Settings panel opens. Select Personalization.

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    Step 3: On Personalization panel, select Lock screen on the left pane. Then on the right pane, you can make some changes to your Windows 10 lock screen.

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    Change lock screen timeout settings
    Click Screen Timeout Settings.

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    Then you can configure how long your Windows 10 screen turns off and how long your PC goes to sleep.

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    allheart55 (Cindy E), Aug 25, 2016
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    Terry, Aug 26, 2016
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    Allheart55,
    Thank you for replying to my question. I followed your directions but it didn't help. The lock screen is still set
    for l minute(by default). I changed screen timeout settings and but to no avail. Is it possible to get rid of the lock
    screen in Windows 10 altogether?

    Thanks,
    Terry
     
    Terry, Aug 26, 2016
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    Yes there is a way to disable it completely but it does require a registry edit.
    If you don't know your way around the registry you could farkle your entire computer.
     
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    Look under Additional power settings and then on the left for
    Choose when to turn off the display
    Change when the computer sleeps
    Check both there may be a setting there that should be able to change.
     
    Rustys, Aug 26, 2016
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    allheart55: I don't know my way around the registry so I will not attempt to fool with that. Therefore, I will list what you suggested at
    the beginning of all this. I went to SETTINGS, opened PERSONALIZATION, selected LOCK SCREEN on the left pane, clicked screen time settings and than configured how long my Windows 10 screen turns off and how long my PC can go to sleep. After all that, the changes do not work and the lock screen went right back to one minute by default. What am I doing wrong?

    Thank you,
    Terry
     
    Terry, Aug 27, 2016
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    It may not be saving your setting changes, so try this.....
    Click on Additional Power Settings.

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    In the new window, click on Change Plan Settings.


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    Change - Turn Off The Display to Never and click Save Changes.

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    allheart55: Thank you!, Thank you!, Thank you! You took care of my problem and I'm truly grateful.

    Terry
     
    Terry, Aug 27, 2016
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    :biggrin: You're welcome!
    I'm happy to help.
     
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