How can I turn off screen timeout in Windows 11?
How can I turn off screen timeout in Windows 11?
I have been facing an issue with my Windows 11 computer where the screen keeps turning off after a certain period of inactivity. This can be quite annoying, especially when I am in the middle of reading or doing something that doesn’t require constant interaction with the keyboard or mouse. I’ve tried looking for settings to adjust the screen timeout, but I seem to be missing something. The constant interruption of the screen turning off is disrupting my workflow and productivity. I need a detailed understanding of how I can turn off screen timeout in Windows 11 effectively. Does anyone have a guide or a step-by-step process for addressing this issue? Any help would be appreciated as I navigate through the system settings.
6 Answers
If you prefer using command-line tools, you can also achieve this through Command Prompt or PowerShell. Here’s how:
- Open Command Prompt: Type “cmd” in the search bar and select “Run as Administrator”.
- Disable Timeout on Battery: Enter the command
powercfg -change -monitor-timeout-dc 0and hit enter. - Disable Timeout when Plugged In: Type
powercfg -change -monitor-timeout-ac 0and press enter.
Using these commands will set the screen timeout to never for both battery usage and when plugged in.
To turn off screen timeout in Windows 11, follow these simple steps:
1. Open Settings: Click on the Start menu and select “Settings”.
2. Navigate to System: In the Settings window, click on “System”.
3. Select Power & Battery: On the left-hand side, you will see “Power & Battery”. Click on it.
4. Screen Timeout Settings: In the Power & Battery section, you can adjust the settings for when the screen turns off. Change these settings to “Never” for both battery and plugged-in options if you don’t want the screen to turn off.
This should help in preventing your screen from timing out.
Hey, I faced the same issue not too long ago. What worked for me was diving right into the power settings:
- Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings.
- Head to System: Click on “System” and then go to “Power & Battery”.
- Screen and Sleep: Here, you will see options under “Screen and Sleep”. Adjust the first section “Screen” to change the setting for ‘On battery power, turn off after’ and ‘When plugged in, turn off after’ to “Never”.
That fixed it for me and now my screen stays on constantly until I manually turn it off.
For a more customized setting that involves a few extra steps:
1. Right-click Start Button: Select “Power Options”.
2. Additional Power Settings: On the right side, you’ll find “Additional Power Settings”. Click it.
3. Change Plan Settings: You will see your currently selected power plan. Click on “Change plan settings” next to it.
4. Edit Plan Settings: Here, you can change the setting for ‘Turn off the display’. Choose “Never” from the dropdown menus for both ‘On battery’ and ‘Plugged in’.
5. Save Changes: Click “Save Changes” to confirm.
Doing this ensures your screens won’t turn off automatically.
For more detailed control over your settings:
- Open Control Panel by searching for it in the Start Menu.
- Choose “Hardware and Sound” from the available options.
- Click on “Power Options”.
- Click on “Change plan settings” next to your active power plan.
- Select “Change advanced power settings” and in the new window expand “Display” and then “Turn off display after”. Set these options to “Never” for both on battery and plugged in.
I prefer this method as it also provides access to more nuanced power settings.
If quick adjustments are what you need, here’s a straightforward approach:
- Click on the battery icon in the taskbar to open the Action Center.
- Select “Power & sleep settings”.
- Adjust the dropdown menus under the Screen section for both ‘On battery power, turn off after’ and ‘When plugged in, turn off after’ to “Never”.
This should disable the screen timeout, making your screen stay on indefinitely when the computer is inactive.