This solution helps fix the user's screen lock time and makes sure that the screen doesnt go black after only 60 seconds.


How to change the time when the display turns off when your PC is locked

Important: Before diving into this guide, it's worth noting that editing the registry can be dangerous, and it can cause irreversible damage to your system if you don't do it correctly. It's highly recommended to make a full backup of your PC before proceeding. You've been warned!

  1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command, type regedit, and click OK to open the registry.

  2. Browse the following path:

    HKEYLOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\7516b95f-f776-4464-8c53-06167f40cc99\8EC4B3A5-6868-48c2-BE75-4F3044BE88A7

  3. On the right side, double-click the Attributes DWORD.
  4. Change the value from 1 to 2.

  5. Click OK.


  6. These steps only enabled the option on Windows 10 called "Console lock display off timeout." Now the only thing left to do is to customize this option to any time you want. To do this, use these instructions:

    1. Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu and select Power Options.

    2. Click the Change plan settings link for the selected plan.

  7. Click the Change advanced power settings link.

    1. On Advanced settings, scroll down and expand the Display settings.
    2. You should now see the Console lock display off timeout option, double-click to expand.
    3. Change the default time of 1 minute to the time you want, in minutes.
    4. Click Apply.

    5. Click OK to complete the task.