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

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-24T18:18:21+00:00

    Yeah, unfortunately, this problem started when I had an AMD GPU under Windows 10 and has persisted. I upgraded to a 3070 and have the NVIDIA overlay off and it still happens.

    The only thing that fixes the problem for me is to disable "HID-compliant game controller."

    It is ABUNDANTLY CLEAR that that particular driver causes problems for a lot of folks and has for years. Very frustrating.

    On the other hand, the NVIDIA overlay shouldn't be causing that problem, either, and I know a lot of folks have solved their issues by disabling it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-01-24T17:41:33+00:00

    I had the same issue with the screensaver / display power functions not working. When I did Powercfg /requests it showed c:*Windows**Microsoft*.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319*aspnet_compiler*.exe running. I downloaded bitdefender and ran the antivirus program. It said it found a lot of stuff. In any case, it fixed my issue and now the screensaver / power functions are working. I know it is a little different from your issue, but it is something to try. Hope it helps.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-01-24T17:25:18+00:00

    I have a post on page 6 where I have tried every suggestion listed over the past 13 months and nothing worked and keep updating that one post. I just found this new article:

    https://www.technewstoday.com/windows-screensaver-not-working/

    and I did the tasks listed in steps:

    • Open NVIDIA GeForce Experience. Toggle Off IN-GAME-OVERLAY.
    • Check Presentation Settings
    • Uninstall Previous Device Drivers

    And now screensaver/power settings work for the 1st time EVER. Something in 1 of those 3 settings worked.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-01-22T11:12:28+00:00

    Although my monitors will turn off now after a few minutes the computer won't sleep unless I manually put it in sleep. The settings to automatically enter sleep mode don't work at all. I've spent so long trying to fix this now, following various solutions. And referring back to this thread. Nothing seems to fix it..

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-01-22T11:04:26+00:00

    Same problem. This thread is a year old and still very active.

    MS doesn't seem to care...

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