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Windows 11 Screen Timeout Not Working: 5 Ways to Fix It
Find out the solutions that worked for others!
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Screen timeout setting is one many users, and even administrators work with for various reasons. It helps conserve battery life though some prefer the display to be on even after minutes of inactivity. And this poses a problem when Windows 11 screen timeout is not working.
While it’s easy tochange screen timeout in Windows 11, there isn’t much users can do without additional support when the feature is not working. And that’s what we are for! So, let’s learn about the problem and the solutions that work.
Why my screen timeout is not working?
Here are a few reasons screen timeout is not working in Windows:
What can I do if Windows 11 screen timeout is not working?
Before we proceed, try these quick solutions first:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Change the screensaver settings
A quick solution that works for many when Windows 11 screen timeout is not working is to reconfigure theScreen Saver Settings. This will allow you to configure the screen timeout settings in Windows 11.
2. Update the graphics driver
When facing issues with screen timeout settings,updating the graphics drivercould get things up and running in no time. Updating drivers will also work when Windows 10 screen timeout is not working.
Remember, the offline update method doesn’t work in every case, so you may as well check the manufacturer’s website andmanually install the latest driver.
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3. Roll back graphics driver
If Windows 11 screen timeout is not working since a driver update,rolling back the drivercould do the trick. It’s simple, and you can always reinstall the version if things don’t work out.
4. Perform a clean boot
A clean boot provides an optimal troubleshooting environment to identify the reason Windows 11 screen timeout is not working. And in most cases, things should work out once you are done. In case it’s an app, make sure youuninstall the appto prevent the error from reappearing.
5. Uninstall recent updates
If the Windows 11 screen timeout stopped working after installing a newer version,uninstalling the updateshould work. And by now, the problem should be fixed for good.
Before you leave, check some quick tips tomake Windows 11 run faster than before.
For any queries or to share the solution that worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
