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To automatically lock Windows 10 when your system is inactive, please try the method below. Press Start then click Settings(Gear icon) Select Accounts then Sign-in options
Make sure the monitor time out and sleep time are set beyond a minute or never. Check the advanced settings, if your system is a laptop on battery, make sure the battery is charged. In low power state the system can either shutdown or sleep.
Windows 11. Click Start → Settings. Go to System → Power & battery. Under Power, click Screen and sleep. Adjust the two options: On battery power, turn off my screen after: [choose time] When plugged in, turn off my screen after: [choose time] Windows 10. Click Start → Settings. Go to System → Power & sleep. Under Screen, adjust:
Lock screen timeout determines how long your computer waits while inactive (i.e., when no mouse or keyboard input is detected) before activating the lock screen. You can change the duration of inactivity that’s needed to pass before Windows locks your screen.
Select Power & Sleep in the left pane. In the right-pane, scroll down to “Sleep” section and set When Plugged in, PC goes to sleep setting to 15 Minutes or any other time that suits your requirements.
Changing your sleep time on Windows 10 is a straightforward process that involves adjusting the power settings on your computer. By doing so, you can control how long your PC stays idle before it goes to sleep, helping you to conserve energy or keep your system running longer when you need it.
How to Change Screen Lock Time in Windows 11 Adjust Power & Sleep Settings for Screen and Lock Timing. This is the main route. Because of course, Windows has to make it harder than necessary. First, open Settings — easiest way is to hit Win + I. Then, head over to System (click it from the left menu).
To adjust power and sleep settings in Windows 10, go to Start , and select Settings > System > Power & sleep. Under Screen , select how long you want your device to wait before turning the screen off when you're not using your device.
Steps to Lock Windows on Wake: 1. Enable Hibernate Option in Power Settings: - Open Power Options by right-clicking the battery icon in the taskbar and selecting Power Option. - Click on Change plan settings next to your selected power plan. - Click on Change advanced power settings - Expand the Sleep option.
Learn how to enable, disable, customize & change Sleep Mode settings on Windows 11/10. You can set desired time between minutes to hours and more!