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5 Ways to Change the Screen Timeout in Windows 11
Here’s what to do if your PC goes to sleep too fast
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Updated onApril 24, 2024
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Does your Windows 11 systemscreen times out very quicklyas you leave it idle? If so, it is possible to increase the screen timeout duration of your PC and get rid of the inconvenience. This guide explains the different ways to change the screen timeout in Windows 11.
Why does my screen turn off so quickly in Windows 11?
The most prominent reason why your Windows 11 computer screen turns off quickly is that a short duration is assigned to the screen timeout settings. Apart from this, other reasons can be:
Now that we know how this can happen, let’s see how to extend the screen timeout.
How can I change the screen timeout settings in Windows 11?
1. Use the Settings app
You can also use thems-settings:powersleepcommand in the Run window to access the Screen and sleep settings directly.
2. Use the Control Panel
Using Control Panel is an old-school method to customize the power plan settings and change screen timeout settings in Windows 11. We also recommend that you go through our guide tocheck the battery health of Windows 11laptops.
3. Use Advanced Power Options
4. Use a Windows PowerShell command
The Powercfg command allows you to change the timeout settings in Windows 11 and specify how long the system screen should be active. This command works in both Command Prompt and Windows PowerShell, so you can choose any of the two you are comfortable with.
5. Use Registry Editor
Modifying theWindows Registryunlocks the Console lock display off timeout option in Windows 11, which can be configured from the Advanced Power Options settings window.
That’s it! These are all the possible ways to change screen timeout in Windows 11 and assign a duration to your preference. You can check out our guide tostop the power plan from changing automaticallyif it often happens on your Windows 11 PC. For further help or to share your experience, reach out to us in the comments section.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
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