Windows 8.1 Locks Screen on Screen Blackout Instead of On Sleep Like Windows 8
On Windows 8, the computer "locked" (you have to log back in to use it) whenever it went to sleep or hibernated (or turned off or on, obviously), but did not lock when the screen turned off but the computer did not go to sleep. However, after the update to Windows 8.1, it seems the computer locks when the screen turns black, as well, and I can't figure out how to have it lock only when it sleeps or hibernates. This is slowing me down, as I would like the screen to turn off after a short time but not have to log back in every 20 minutes I don't use it.
Any insights?
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On Windows 8, the computer "locked" (you have to log back in to use it) whenever it went to sleep or hibernated (or turned off or on, obviously), but did not lock when the screen turned off but the computer did not go to sleep. However, after the update to Windows 8.1, it seems the computer locks when the screen turns black, as well, and I can't figure out how to have it lock only when it sleeps or hibernates. This is slowing me down, as I would like the screen to turn off after a short time but not have to log back in every 20 minutes I don't use it.
Any insights?
windows-8
edited Mar 30 '14 at 16:24
Der Hochstapler
68.2k50230286
asked Dec 13 '13 at 13:45
trysistrysis
1921413
add a comment |
On Windows 8, the computer "locked" (you have to log back in to use it) whenever it went to sleep or hibernated (or turned off or on, obviously), but did not lock when the screen turned off but the computer did not go to sleep. However, after the update to Windows 8.1, it seems the computer locks when the screen turns black, as well, and I can't figure out how to have it lock only when it sleeps or hibernates. This is slowing me down, as I would like the screen to turn off after a short time but not have to log back in every 20 minutes I don't use it.
Any insights?
windows-8
edited Mar 30 '14 at 16:24
Der Hochstapler
68.2k50230286
asked Dec 13 '13 at 13:45
trysistrysis
1921413
On Windows 8, the computer "locked" (you have to log back in to use it) whenever it went to sleep or hibernated (or turned off or on, obviously), but did not lock when the screen turned off but the computer did not go to sleep. However, after the update to Windows 8.1, it seems the computer locks when the screen turns black, as well, and I can't figure out how to have it lock only when it sleeps or hibernates. This is slowing me down, as I would like the screen to turn off after a short time but not have to log back in every 20 minutes I don't use it.
Any insights?
windows-8
windows-8
edited Mar 30 '14 at 16:24
Der Hochstapler
68.2k50230286
asked Dec 13 '13 at 13:45
trysistrysis
1921413
edited Mar 30 '14 at 16:24
Der Hochstapler
68.2k50230286
asked Dec 13 '13 at 13:45
trysistrysis
1921413
edited Mar 30 '14 at 16:24
Der Hochstapler
68.2k50230286
edited Mar 30 '14 at 16:24
Der Hochstapler
68.2k50230286
edited Mar 30 '14 at 16:24
Der Hochstapler
68.2k50230286
68.2k50230286
asked Dec 13 '13 at 13:45
trysistrysis
1921413
asked Dec 13 '13 at 13:45
trysistrysis
1921413
asked Dec 13 '13 at 13:45
trysistrysis
1921413
1921413
add a comment |
add a comment |
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You can change this setting in the Power Options. I was having a similar issue. I noticed the setting when I went to check on the settings in Change Advanced Power Settings.
I am not in front of my Win8.1 machine right now so can't give you the exact setting to change. I recall that it was obvious when I saw it. Something like...require password after wake, or something very similar.
Good Luck if you haven't already solved this.
EDIT: Here is a screen shot of the power option for Win8.1.
answered Feb 12 '14 at 17:07
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Come back any time and edit your answer when you have the exact details.
– Kevin Panko
Feb 12 '14 at 18:00
Couldn't find it. I did find a setting before that seemed to work sometimes but then stopped working altogether. It was in the newPC Settingsapp, but I forget which setting.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:29
Yes, I saw that option, but, if you read my question, I still want it to lock after sleeping. I just don't want it to lock when the screen turns off but the computer does not go to sleep. I have edited my question to clarify.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:48
Did you double check on the screen saver settings page? The check box says "On resume, display logon screen"
– bigpoppasmooth
Feb 14 '14 at 2:15
Yes. That option is not checked. This has nothing to do with the screen saver anyway.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 2:37
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You can change this setting in the Power Options. I was having a similar issue. I noticed the setting when I went to check on the settings in Change Advanced Power Settings.
I am not in front of my Win8.1 machine right now so can't give you the exact setting to change. I recall that it was obvious when I saw it. Something like...require password after wake, or something very similar.
Good Luck if you haven't already solved this.
EDIT: Here is a screen shot of the power option for Win8.1.
answered Feb 12 '14 at 17:07
bigpoppasmoothbigpoppasmooth
704
Come back any time and edit your answer when you have the exact details.
– Kevin Panko
Feb 12 '14 at 18:00
Couldn't find it. I did find a setting before that seemed to work sometimes but then stopped working altogether. It was in the newPC Settingsapp, but I forget which setting.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:29
Yes, I saw that option, but, if you read my question, I still want it to lock after sleeping. I just don't want it to lock when the screen turns off but the computer does not go to sleep. I have edited my question to clarify.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:48
Did you double check on the screen saver settings page? The check box says "On resume, display logon screen"
– bigpoppasmooth
Feb 14 '14 at 2:15
Yes. That option is not checked. This has nothing to do with the screen saver anyway.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 2:37
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You can change this setting in the Power Options. I was having a similar issue. I noticed the setting when I went to check on the settings in Change Advanced Power Settings.
I am not in front of my Win8.1 machine right now so can't give you the exact setting to change. I recall that it was obvious when I saw it. Something like...require password after wake, or something very similar.
Good Luck if you haven't already solved this.
EDIT: Here is a screen shot of the power option for Win8.1.
answered Feb 12 '14 at 17:07
bigpoppasmoothbigpoppasmooth
704
Come back any time and edit your answer when you have the exact details.
– Kevin Panko
Feb 12 '14 at 18:00
Couldn't find it. I did find a setting before that seemed to work sometimes but then stopped working altogether. It was in the newPC Settingsapp, but I forget which setting.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:29
Yes, I saw that option, but, if you read my question, I still want it to lock after sleeping. I just don't want it to lock when the screen turns off but the computer does not go to sleep. I have edited my question to clarify.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:48
Did you double check on the screen saver settings page? The check box says "On resume, display logon screen"
– bigpoppasmooth
Feb 14 '14 at 2:15
Yes. That option is not checked. This has nothing to do with the screen saver anyway.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 2:37
|
show 1 more comment
You can change this setting in the Power Options. I was having a similar issue. I noticed the setting when I went to check on the settings in Change Advanced Power Settings.
I am not in front of my Win8.1 machine right now so can't give you the exact setting to change. I recall that it was obvious when I saw it. Something like...require password after wake, or something very similar.
Good Luck if you haven't already solved this.
EDIT: Here is a screen shot of the power option for Win8.1.
answered Feb 12 '14 at 17:07
bigpoppasmoothbigpoppasmooth
704
You can change this setting in the Power Options. I was having a similar issue. I noticed the setting when I went to check on the settings in Change Advanced Power Settings.
I am not in front of my Win8.1 machine right now so can't give you the exact setting to change. I recall that it was obvious when I saw it. Something like...require password after wake, or something very similar.
Good Luck if you haven't already solved this.
EDIT: Here is a screen shot of the power option for Win8.1.
answered Feb 12 '14 at 17:07
bigpoppasmoothbigpoppasmooth
704
edited Feb 13 '14 at 12:31
answered Feb 12 '14 at 17:07
bigpoppasmoothbigpoppasmooth
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answered Feb 12 '14 at 17:07
bigpoppasmoothbigpoppasmooth
704
answered Feb 12 '14 at 17:07
bigpoppasmoothbigpoppasmooth
704
704
Come back any time and edit your answer when you have the exact details.
– Kevin Panko
Feb 12 '14 at 18:00
Couldn't find it. I did find a setting before that seemed to work sometimes but then stopped working altogether. It was in the newPC Settingsapp, but I forget which setting.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:29
Yes, I saw that option, but, if you read my question, I still want it to lock after sleeping. I just don't want it to lock when the screen turns off but the computer does not go to sleep. I have edited my question to clarify.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:48
Did you double check on the screen saver settings page? The check box says "On resume, display logon screen"
– bigpoppasmooth
Feb 14 '14 at 2:15
Yes. That option is not checked. This has nothing to do with the screen saver anyway.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 2:37
|
show 1 more comment
Come back any time and edit your answer when you have the exact details.
– Kevin Panko
Feb 12 '14 at 18:00
Couldn't find it. I did find a setting before that seemed to work sometimes but then stopped working altogether. It was in the newPC Settingsapp, but I forget which setting.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:29
Yes, I saw that option, but, if you read my question, I still want it to lock after sleeping. I just don't want it to lock when the screen turns off but the computer does not go to sleep. I have edited my question to clarify.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:48
Did you double check on the screen saver settings page? The check box says "On resume, display logon screen"
– bigpoppasmooth
Feb 14 '14 at 2:15
Yes. That option is not checked. This has nothing to do with the screen saver anyway.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 2:37
Come back any time and edit your answer when you have the exact details.
– Kevin Panko
Feb 12 '14 at 18:00
Come back any time and edit your answer when you have the exact details.
– Kevin Panko
Feb 12 '14 at 18:00
Couldn't find it. I did find a setting before that seemed to work sometimes but then stopped working altogether. It was in the new
PC Settings app, but I forget which setting.– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:29
Couldn't find it. I did find a setting before that seemed to work sometimes but then stopped working altogether. It was in the new
PC Settings app, but I forget which setting.– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:29
Yes, I saw that option, but, if you read my question, I still want it to lock after sleeping. I just don't want it to lock when the screen turns off but the computer does not go to sleep. I have edited my question to clarify.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:48
Yes, I saw that option, but, if you read my question, I still want it to lock after sleeping. I just don't want it to lock when the screen turns off but the computer does not go to sleep. I have edited my question to clarify.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 1:48
Did you double check on the screen saver settings page? The check box says "On resume, display logon screen"
– bigpoppasmooth
Feb 14 '14 at 2:15
Did you double check on the screen saver settings page? The check box says "On resume, display logon screen"
– bigpoppasmooth
Feb 14 '14 at 2:15
Yes. That option is not checked. This has nothing to do with the screen saver anyway.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 2:37
Yes. That option is not checked. This has nothing to do with the screen saver anyway.
– trysis
Feb 14 '14 at 2:37
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