How to set Win10 not to lock the screen
When using Windows 10 on a daily basis, the system's default screen lock function may affect work efficiency, especially in scenarios where the screen needs to be kept on for a long time. This article will introduce in detail how to set Win10 to not lock the screen, and provide structured data tables to help users quickly solve the problem.
1. Default settings of Win10 lock screen

The lock screen function of Windows 10 is designed to protect privacy and save power, but in some cases (such as presentations, long downloads, etc.), users may need to disable the lock screen. The following are the system’s default lock screen time settings:
| scene | Default lock screen time |
|---|---|
| Power on | Lock screen after 5 minutes of inactivity |
| Use battery | Lock screen after 2 minutes of inactivity |
2. Set not to lock the screen through power options
This is the most straightforward method and will work for most users:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Right-click on the Start menu and select"Power Options" |
| 2 | Click"Choose a power plan"down"Change plan settings" |
| 3 | will"Turn off display"and"Put the computer to sleep"are set to"never" |
| 4 | Click"Save changes" |
3. Disable lock screen through Group Policy Editor (Professional/Enterprise edition only)
For users who require higher permission settings, this can be achieved through the Group Policy Editor:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | pressWin+Rinputgpedit.mscOpen the Group Policy Editor |
| 2 | Expand in order"Computer Configuration→Administrative Templates→Control Panel→Personalization" |
| 3 | Double click"Don't show lock screen"and set to"Enabled" |
| 4 | Click"OK"Save settings |
4. Modify through the registry editor (advanced users)
If Group Policy is not available, this can be achieved through the registry:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | pressWin+RinputregeditOpen the Registry Editor |
| 2 | locateHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows |
| 3 | New“Personalization”Item (if none) |
| 4 | NewDWORD (32-bit) value, named"NoLockScreen", the value is set to1 |
5. Other practical skills
1.Dynamic lock function: If you want to lock the screen only when you leave, you can"Settings→Account→Login Options"Turn on dynamic lock (requires Bluetooth device cooperation).
2.Shortcut key Win+L: A shortcut to manually lock the screen, suitable for temporarily leaving the scene.
3.Screensaver settings: in"Personalization → Lock screen settings → Screen saver settings"The screen saver trigger time can be adjusted in .
6. Precautions
• Disabling the lock screen may increase security risks and is recommended to be used in a safe environment
• Laptop users need to pay attention to power consumption, and it is recommended to use it when the power is plugged in
• Some corporate network policies may override local settings
Through the above methods, you can flexibly control the lock screen behavior of Win10. Choosing a suitable solution based on actual needs can not only improve work efficiency, but also take into account system security.
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