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Mike_Zhuang
Copper Contributor
Sep 26, 2022

Can't make changes to Screensaver

Hi folks,

 

I'm experiencing an issue of changing the wait time in Screensaver. Every time I made a change, it will be reverted back to 5mins. 

 

Any idea?

 

Thanks in advance! 

5 Replies

  • saidu7059's avatar
    saidu7059
    Copper Contributor
    Dec 20, 2023

    Ah, the screensaver time-travel glitch! Been there. Try this: head to the power settings, adjust the wait time there, and see if it sticks. Sometimes, it's like screensavers and system settings are having a secret chat. You can find a more detailed guide here: https://pctipsnow.com/how-to-set-video-as-screen-saver-also-youtube-video/. I hope it helps! Cheers to taming the screensaver time warp!

  • Reza_Ameri's avatar
    Reza_Ameri
    Silver Contributor
    Sep 27, 2022
    Since when this problem started?
    Are you using Windows Insider build?
    • Mike_Zhuang's avatar
      Mike_Zhuang
      Copper Contributor
      Sep 30, 2022

      Since the last windows update.

      here's the update:
      I created two group policies:
      1) Enable Screen saver timeout (3600 seconds); Enable Screen saver

       

      2) two custom policies
      a)./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/DeviceLock/MaxInactivityTimeDeviceLock (value:900) #Max idle time b)./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_MachineInactivityLimit (value:3600) #idle time to timeout


      The 2a always give me error with no detail, don't what went wrong...

      • rachelgomez161999's avatar
        rachelgomez161999
        Iron Contributor
        Oct 04, 2022
        If your screensaver isn't working as it should be, make sure it is enabled. Find the screensaver settings under Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Screen saver settings. If you don't currently have a screensaver selected, choose the one you like and set the amount of time before it activates.

        Greeting,
        Rachel Gomez

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