Windows 11 Screensaver / Display Sleep functions not working

Anonymous
2021-12-31T21:32:41+00:00

A few weeks ago, I can't remember exactly when it occurred (May have been after installing W11) my screensaver and display sleep functions just completely stopped working. I have tried every trick in the book. I have updated my BIOS and chipset drivers. Powercfg -requests shows an audio stream running from realtek, I tried overriding it but didn't solve anything. I confirmed every power option setting is correctly enabled. Basically I've spent extensive time googling and troubleshooting this to no avail.

The one thing that did fix it was running the DISM restore commands in CMD Prompt, however, it only works temporarily for the initial reboot after running that command, and then it stops working again if I reboot a 2nd time.

What can I do to fix this problem?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

183 answers

Sort by: Oldest
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-28T18:37:21+00:00

    I am at the point that I just close the lid and put the laptop in sleep mode.

    I miss my "Pictures" screensaver though.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-02T12:18:25+00:00

    I was able to get the screen lock to work finally using a local account . I installed god mode and then used the screensaver which I configured to use my photos.

    There are many websites that document God mode., It's just a desktop folder with a reserved name. Been around since at least windows 10.

    https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/enable-god-mode-windows-11

    Finally, no help from MS

    Image

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2023-03-08T15:31:23+00:00

    I have tried everything I'm capable of doing. I just quietly close my lid and forget about it.

    MS should be ashamed

    Was this answer helpful?

    2 people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2023-03-08T16:03:44+00:00

    Yes it's still not working on my end either it should be a simple fix I'm not sure why they haven't taken care of this

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  5. Anonymous
    2023-03-08T16:14:14+00:00

    I found one work around. Using PowerTools I was able to get it to work.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments