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Windows 11 Screen Not Turning Off: How to Fix it
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 11 has the option to turn off the display after a set duration of inactivity. This feature saves power when users are away from their computer and don’t manually put it to sleep.
Users have reported issues with their display not turning off even after the set duration. Luckily, there are some simple solutions to this problem.
If you are having issues with your Windows 11 display not turning off after the set time, it could result from a faulty application or external device. Keep reading this article to find the solution.
How do I adjust sleep and screen settings?
Users can adjust the time their device goes to sleep when plugged in and on battery power. They can also adjust the duration for their screen to turn off.
There is a difference between turning the screen off and going to sleep. Sleep mode turns off unused programs and applications to save energy after the set duration of inactivity. Turning the screen off does just as it states and only turns off the monitor, but all used programs or applications are still running.
For some of our readers, a background app such as Steam, was running in the background preventing the screen from turning off. Therefore, make sure that you close these apps or adjust their settings to allow this option.
In Steam, go to Desktop mode, and set the Display Properties to turn off the display after a suitable amount of time.
If you’re havingissues with sleep mode not working in Windows 11, there are some quick solutions for that problem.
How do I fix Windows 11 not turning off display?
1. Check screen settings
If the screen and sleep options are set to never, then that will prevent your display from turning off. Check to ensure you have set times selected for your screen and sleep settings.
2. Remove USBs
Sometimes, external devices connected to your PC via USB or Bluetooth can keep your monitor from turning off even after set sleep times. Remove any devices and restart your PC to see if that solves the issue.
Many users have reported the issue to be caused by an external controller. Disconnecting the device can fix the problem of your display not turning off.
3. Run hardware and device troubleshooter
If solution 2 didn’t solve the issue, running the troubleshooter can give you a more detailed look at your devices and which might be causing the problem.
4. Check applications that hinder the display
An application running in the background that affects your display may be the culprit. After identifying the culprit, users can remove the application if it’s not a necessary program.
If it is a necessary application, users can end the task in Task Manager which will allow the PC display to turn off.
5. Run power troubleshooter
Issues with the screen not turning off may be related to issues with your PC’s power. Running the troubleshooter will quickly help you locate any found issues and make the necessary adjustments.
6. Adjust power plan
Hopefully, one of the solutions above helped solve the issue of your screen not turning off after the set duration in Windows 11. Ensure that your sleep and screen duration is not set to never, so you don’t run into the issue again.
If you’re havingdifficulties connecting a wireless monitor to your PC, then we have solutions for that issue as well.
Let us know which solution worked for you in the comments below.
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Megan Moore
Megan is a Windows enthusiast and an avid writer. With an interest and fascination in all things tech, she enjoys staying up to date on exciting new developments in the computer and gaming world.
When not falling down a rabbit hole of tech news and information, she enjoys painting, watching movies, and taking her dramatic husky for long walks.
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