Windows 10 Goes to Sleep Mode Instead of Locking Screen [FIX]

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Published on May 30, 2021 8:00:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VedeBHJwME

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Windows 10 Goes to Sleep Mode Instead of Locking Screen [FIX]

Windows 10 PC locks the user account automatically after a few minutes of inactivity. However, if it is enabling Sleep mode instead of just locking the screen, then there are three possible ways to troubleshoot and fix this problem.

Let’s assume that you are working on a laptop and you left your computer somewhere with kids. Now, if your computer goes to Sleep mode instead of locking the screen, then anyone can touch it and get access to your work.

Different people have different settings set for their computers. However, nobody wants to compromise their privacy and security. Moreover, if you are working in an office there is a chance of people snooping in your work. In this case, you would want your device to remain locked. This is a common issue faced by Windows 10 users that their Windows does not lock when going to sleep and starts up without any sign0in required. Moreover, the settings present in Control Panel provide options for sleep but have no password-related settings.

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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung.