{"id":1147868,"date":"2023-03-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/?p=1147868"},"modified":"2024-04-24T15:22:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T12:22:04","slug":"change-screen-timeout-in-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/change-screen-timeout-in-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Change the Screen Timeout in Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Does your Windows 11 system <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/windows-10-sleep-too-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">screen times out very quickly<\/a> as 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does my screen turn off so quickly in Windows 11? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Dynamic Lock feature is turned on<\/strong> &#8211; The <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/windows-10-dynamic-lock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dynamic Lock<\/a> feature, when enabled, automatically locks your device whenever you are away.<\/li><li><strong>A blank screensaver is enabled<\/strong> &#8211; If you have chosen a blank screensaver, the screen will appear inactive whenever the screensaver is activated.<\/li><li><strong>The sleep timeout setting is set to a lower value<\/strong> &#8211; If you assign a short duration here, your PC will be put into Sleep mode quickly after it is left unattended.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know how this can happen, let&#8217;s see how to extend the screen timeout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I change the screen timeout settings in Windows 11?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use the Settings app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol id=\"block-245b69b0-5e31-4031-bd3c-c03d4b899bc9\"><li>Right-click the <strong>Windows<\/strong> icon and click <em>Settings<\/em> from the <strong>Quick Links<\/strong> menu.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Settings-from-Quick-Links-menu.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1027\" height=\"634\" class=\"wp-image-1147962\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Settings-from-Quick-Links-menu.png\" alt=\"How to change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Settings-from-Quick-Links-menu.png 1027w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Settings-from-Quick-Links-menu-330x204.png 330w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Settings-from-Quick-Links-menu-120x74.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Settings-from-Quick-Links-menu-140x86.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Settings-from-Quick-Links-menu-64x40.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1027px) 100vw, 1027px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>From the <strong>System<\/strong> settings, choose <em>Power &amp; battery<\/em> from the right section.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Power-and-bettery.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1398\" height=\"812\" class=\"wp-image-1147967\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Power-and-bettery.png\" alt=\"How to change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Power-and-bettery.png 1398w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Power-and-bettery-330x192.png 330w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Power-and-bettery-120x70.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Power-and-bettery-140x81.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-Power-and-bettery-64x37.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>Click to expand the <strong>Screen and sleep<\/strong> option located under the <em>Power<\/em> section.<\/li><li>Assign a time duration for <strong>When plugged in, turn off my screen after <\/strong>option. Likewise, if you own a laptop, assign a suitable duration for <em>On battery power, turn off my screen after<\/em> as well.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Timout-settings-under-Screen-and-sleep-section.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1286\" height=\"695\" class=\"wp-image-1147968\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Timout-settings-under-Screen-and-sleep-section.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Timout-settings-under-Screen-and-sleep-section.png 1286w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Timout-settings-under-Screen-and-sleep-section-330x178.png 330w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Timout-settings-under-Screen-and-sleep-section-120x65.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Timout-settings-under-Screen-and-sleep-section-140x76.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Timout-settings-under-Screen-and-sleep-section-64x35.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><\/a> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the <strong>ms-settings:powersleep<\/strong> command in the Run window to access the Screen and sleep settings directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Use the Control Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol id=\"block-ee1da7fb-7b69-4732-87bd-82c9b476a9de\"><li>Press the <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> key to launch the <strong>Start<\/strong> menu, type <em>control panel<\/em> in the search bar and select the relevant result.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Control-Panel-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"599\" class=\"wp-image-1147984\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Control-Panel-2.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Control-Panel-2.png 1152w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Control-Panel-2-330x172.png 330w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Control-Panel-2-120x62.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Control-Panel-2-140x73.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Control-Panel-2-64x33.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>Set <strong>View by<\/strong> as <em>Category<\/em> and choose <strong>Hardware and Sound<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Hardware-and-Sound.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"773\" class=\"wp-image-1147989\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Hardware-and-Sound.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Hardware-and-Sound.png 1140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Hardware-and-Sound-310x210.png 310w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Hardware-and-Sound-120x81.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Hardware-and-Sound-140x95.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Hardware-and-Sound-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>Next, select <strong>Power Options<\/strong> to access related settings.<\/li><li>From the <strong>Choose or customize a power plan<\/strong> window, click the <em>Change plan settings<\/em> option for the current power plan.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Change-Plan-Settings.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"773\" class=\"wp-image-1147991\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Change-Plan-Settings.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Change-Plan-Settings.png 1140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Change-Plan-Settings-310x210.png 310w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Change-Plan-Settings-120x81.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Change-Plan-Settings-140x95.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Change-Plan-Settings-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>Assign the time duration for the <strong>Turn off the display<\/strong> option for both <em>On battery<\/em> and <strong>Plugged in<\/strong> scenarios.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-Screen-timeout-settings-from-Control-Panel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"773\" class=\"wp-image-1147994\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-Screen-timeout-settings-from-Control-Panel.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-Screen-timeout-settings-from-Control-Panel.png 1140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-Screen-timeout-settings-from-Control-Panel-310x210.png 310w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-Screen-timeout-settings-from-Control-Panel-120x81.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-Screen-timeout-settings-from-Control-Panel-140x95.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-Screen-timeout-settings-from-Control-Panel-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>After making the changes, press the <strong>Save changes<\/strong> button on the bottom right.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>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 to <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/check-battery-usage-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check the battery health of Windows 11<\/a> laptops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Use Advanced Power Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol id=\"block-90927c4f-a2c3-494d-96d6-9a089edf6746\"><li>Use the <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd> shortcut to launch the <strong>Run<\/strong> dialog box, type or copy-paste the following command and press <em>OK<\/em> to execute it. <code><strong>control.exe powercfg.cpl,,3<\/strong><\/code><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-command-to-access-Advanced-Power-Options-settings.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"489\" class=\"wp-image-1148006\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-command-to-access-Advanced-Power-Options-settings.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-command-to-access-Advanced-Power-Options-settings.png 768w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-command-to-access-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-330x210.png 330w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-command-to-access-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-120x76.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-command-to-access-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-140x89.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-command-to-access-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-64x41.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>This will directly take you to the <strong>Advanced Power Options<\/strong> settings. Expand the <em>Display<\/em> category and then the <strong>Turn off display after<\/strong> option.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Turn-off-display-after-in-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"636\" class=\"wp-image-1148038\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Turn-off-display-after-in-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-1.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Turn-off-display-after-in-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-1.png 778w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Turn-off-display-after-in-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-1-257x210.png 257w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Turn-off-display-after-in-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-1-120x98.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Turn-off-display-after-in-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-1-140x114.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Turn-off-display-after-in-Advanced-Power-Options-settings-1-64x52.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>Specify the time duration in minutes for the <strong>On battery<\/strong> and <em>Plugged in<\/em> fields and press the <strong>OK <\/strong>button to save the settings.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<section id=\"related-articles-block_436c3dbd3bb27cb13e0f28f64ef69af3\" class=\"related-articles\">\n\t<strong class=\"related-articles__title\">Read more about this topic<\/strong>\n\t<div class=\"related-articles__wrapper\">\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/microsofts-latest-patent-describes-a-technology-capable-of-hiding-parts-of-the-windows-desktop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft&#8217;s latest patent describes a technology capable of hiding parts of the Windows desktop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/windows-11s-caps-lock-notification-drives-people-mad-but-theres-a-way-to-turn-it-off\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Windows 11&#8217;s Caps Lock notification drives people mad, but there&#8217;s a way to turn it off<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/windows-11-will-display-the-date-of-the-latest-backup-making-it-easier-to-keep-track-of-files\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Windows 11 will display the date of the latest backup, making it easier to keep track of files<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/microsoft-adds-a-new-option-in-windows-11-enabling-ads-in-start-menu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft adds a new option in Windows 11 enabling ads in Start Menu<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/you-can-install-windows-11-on-smartphones-and-even-play-games-thanks-to-project-renegade\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">You can install Windows 11 on smartphones and even play games, thanks to Project Renegade<\/a><\/li>\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use a Windows PowerShell command<\/h3>\n\n\n<ol id=\"block-a8e42d08-1454-4953-9396-c939c5364ded\" class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected wp-block-list rich-text\" role=\"document\" aria-label=\"Block: List\" data-block=\"a8e42d08-1454-4953-9396-c939c5364ded\" data-type=\"core\/list\" data-title=\"List\">\n<li>Press the <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> key, type <strong>powershell<\/strong> in the search bar, and select <em>Run as Administrator<\/em> from the search result.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Yes<\/strong> on the <em>User Action Control<\/em> Popup.<\/li>\n<li>Type or copy-paste the following command and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> key to assign a screen timeout when the computer is plugged in. Replace duration with the time duration in seconds. <code><strong>powercfg -change -monitor-timeout-ac 60<\/strong><\/code><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-Plugged-in.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1148059\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-Plugged-in.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-Plugged-in.png 1180w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-Plugged-in-330x159.png 330w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-Plugged-in-120x58.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-Plugged-in-140x67.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-Plugged-in-64x31.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>To change the screen timeout duration when the computer is powered by a battery, execute the following command. Here, again replace duration with the time duration in seconds. <code><strong>powercfg -change -monitor-timeout-dc 60<\/strong><\/code><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-battery-powered-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1053\" height=\"524\" class=\"wp-image-1148066\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-battery-powered-1.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-battery-powered-1.png 1053w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-battery-powered-1-330x164.png 330w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-battery-powered-1-120x60.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-battery-powered-1-140x70.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Command-to-change-screen-timeout-when-battery-powered-1-64x32.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1053px) 100vw, 1053px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Use Registry Editor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.1 Modify the Registry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol id=\"block-739db707-dc6e-4564-a813-9fe4728c6157\"><li>Press the <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> key to launch the <strong>Start<\/strong> menu, type <em>regedit<\/em> and select <strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-regsitry-editor-as-administrator.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1099\" height=\"661\" class=\"wp-image-1148077\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-regsitry-editor-as-administrator.jpg\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-regsitry-editor-as-administrator.jpg 1099w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-regsitry-editor-as-administrator-330x198.jpg 330w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-regsitry-editor-as-administrator-120x72.jpg 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-regsitry-editor-as-administrator-140x84.jpg 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Run-regsitry-editor-as-administrator-64x38.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1099px) 100vw, 1099px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>Choose <strong>Yes<\/strong> on the <em>User Action Control<\/em> prompt.<\/li><li>In the <strong>Registry Editor<\/strong>, navigate to the following location. <code><strong>Computer\\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Power\\PowerSettings\\7516b95f-f776-4464-8c53-06167f40cc99\\8EC4B3A5-6868-48c2-BE75-4F3044BE88A7<\/strong><\/code><a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Navigate-to-the-location-in-registry-editor.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1197\" height=\"732\" class=\"wp-image-1148079\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Navigate-to-the-location-in-registry-editor.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Navigate-to-the-location-in-registry-editor.png 1197w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Navigate-to-the-location-in-registry-editor-330x202.png 330w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Navigate-to-the-location-in-registry-editor-120x73.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Navigate-to-the-location-in-registry-editor-140x86.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Navigate-to-the-location-in-registry-editor-64x39.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>Here, right-click the <strong>Attributes<\/strong> key and choose <em>Modify<\/em> from the context menu.<\/li><li>Now, assign <strong>2<\/strong> in the <em>Value data<\/em> and press the <strong>OK<\/strong> button to save the changes.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assign-2-as-value-data-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"455\" class=\"wp-image-1148087\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assign-2-as-value-data-1.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assign-2-as-value-data-1.png 807w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assign-2-as-value-data-1-330x186.png 330w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assign-2-as-value-data-1-120x68.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assign-2-as-value-data-1-140x79.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assign-2-as-value-data-1-64x36.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.2 Change Advanced Power Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol id=\"block-b0f0c46b-bb00-450e-9566-bbc896f38150\"><li>Launch <em>Control Panel <\/em>once again, select <strong>Large icons<\/strong> in <em>View by<\/em> dropdown, and select <strong>Power Options<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Power-Options-in-Control-Panel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"773\" class=\"wp-image-1148105\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Power-Options-in-Control-Panel.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Power-Options-in-Control-Panel.png 1140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Power-Options-in-Control-Panel-310x210.png 310w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Power-Options-in-Control-Panel-120x81.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Power-Options-in-Control-Panel-140x95.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Power-Options-in-Control-Panel-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>Next, select <strong>Change plan settings<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click the <strong>Change advanced power settings<\/strong> to excess the <em>advanced settings property<\/em> window.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-advanced-power-settings.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"773\" class=\"wp-image-1148110\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-advanced-power-settings.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-advanced-power-settings.png 1140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-advanced-power-settings-310x210.png 310w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-advanced-power-settings-120x81.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-advanced-power-settings-140x95.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-advanced-power-settings-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>Expand the <strong>Display<\/strong> category and then the <em>Console lock display off timeout<\/em> option.<a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Access-Console-lock-display-off-timeout-settings.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"891\" height=\"670\" class=\"wp-image-1148115\" src=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Access-Console-lock-display-off-timeout-settings.png\" alt=\"change screen timeout in Windows 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Access-Console-lock-display-off-timeout-settings.png 891w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Access-Console-lock-display-off-timeout-settings-279x210.png 279w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Access-Console-lock-display-off-timeout-settings-120x90.png 120w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Access-Console-lock-display-off-timeout-settings-140x105.png 140w, https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Access-Console-lock-display-off-timeout-settings-64x48.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li>Replace the default time with your preferred duration in minutes and press <strong>Apply<\/strong> button followed by <em>OK<\/em>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Modifying the <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/registry-editor-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows Registry<\/a> unlocks the Console lock display off timeout option in Windows 11, which can be configured from the Advanced Power Options settings window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;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 to <a href=\"https:\/\/windowsreport.com\/windows-11-keeps-changing-power-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stop the power plan from changing automatically<\/a> if it often happens on your Windows 11 PC. For further help or to share your experience, reach out to us in the comments section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your Windows 11 system screen times out very quickly as 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. 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