Windows locking into sleep mode

Anonymous
2019-07-06T18:08:07+00:00

2 days ago i upgraded my windows 10 to build 1903 , since then ,

randomly and during any activity (gaming , watching a video ..etc) , 

screen with the word "locking" in the middle appears for half a second and my laptop goes into sleep mode 

and then i have to turn it on again 

this never happened before the update , i tried to reset and fresh start but, nothing worked , and now i can't get back to previous build 

what do i do ? 

HELP , PLEASE

SOLUTION 

Hey guys

So, I solved the issue (for me, at least) a long time ago but forgot to report back. My apologies

Basically,

Settings -> power and sleep -> additional power settings -> change advanced power settings -> battery

Then, change critical battery action and low battery action to do nothing both on battery and plugged in

I don't know if others already solved the problem In a different way, but i Hope that helps

Have a good day

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Anonymous
2020-10-15T11:52:47+00:00

Hey guys

So, I solved the issue (for me, at least) a long time ago but forgot to report back. My apologies 

Basically, 

Settings -> power and sleep -> additional power settings -> change advanced power settings -> battery 

Then, change critical battery action and low battery action to do nothing both on battery and plugged in 

I don't know if others already solved the problem In a different way, but i Hope that helps 

Have a good day

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-03-21T22:08:09+00:00

    I have a similar issue. But its random. I can go weeks and it doesnt happen. Then there will be times when streaming it will do it every few minutes.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-03-24T06:39:45+00:00

    Dell laptop, same symptoms as everyone else. I could only get into Windows for 30 secs to a minute. Then kicked out with the dreaded locking screen. I tried all the usual suggestions before it dawned on me to pull the battery. Once I did no more locking screen. Seems I had a bad battery apparently. Who knew? Ordering a new battery for it ASAP. Hope this helps some people.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-03-24T13:08:30+00:00

    Hi Greg,

    Im experiencing the same problem with my laptop but I suspect is because my laptop charger is not charging the battery and even if the computer is plugged it might still need some battery to perform? Might that ve the reason why goes into locking straight after I switch it on? Unfortunately the battery charger I'm using it's not the original so even if it gives power to the PC it doesn't charge the battery.

    I'm trying to source another charger but do you have any advice in the meantime?

    Thanks so much

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  4. Greg Carmack 24,780 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-03-24T18:09:07+00:00

    Try removing the battery to see if anything is different.  It should not matter to whether it Locks or not. You can also use the actual charger for that make and model laptop as it may be more specific than the one you're using.  These need to be exact, and buying a knock-off rarely works out well. 

    Try these other fixes for screen locking:

    Stop computer from locking Windows 10 automatically

    windows - Why does my screen keep locking every two minutes or so? - Super User

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