Windows includes the option to turn off the display after a specified period of inactivity. This feature saves electricity while users are away from their computer and do not actively put it to sleep. But, some users have reported that their displays do not turn off after the specified time. A defective application or a particular external device could cause this problem. However, if the Windows screen does not turn off after the designated time, various settings must be reviewed to troubleshoot this issue.
So, in this article, you will find solutions to the issue of your Windows 11/ 10 PC’s display not turning off after the specified time.
Display Do Not Turn Off After the Specified Time in Windows
There are fixes given below to fix the issue of your PC’s display not turning off after a specified time:
- Examine the Screen Settings
- Run the Power Troubleshooter
- Change Your Power Plan
- Examine Applications That Interfere With the Sleep Cycle or Display
You will need an administrator account for some of the suggestions.
1] Examine the Screen Settings
Before trying out any other solutions, this is the first fix you should try.
- Open Settings and navigate to System > Power & battery.
- Scroll down and click on Screen and sleep under Power.
- On the right, there is a setting called When plugged in, turn off after. Make sure that a specific time is selected instead of the Never option.
- Users can choose when the device goes to sleep when plugged in or when running on battery power. They can also change the time it takes for their screen to turn off.
Read: How to Use Energy Report to Improve Battery Life in Windows
2] Run the Power Troubleshooter
A computer screen that does not turn off after a defined time indicates a power-related issue. This is why running the Power troubleshooter may resolve the problem. Here is how you run the Power troubleshooter:
- Open Settings and navigate to System > Troubleshoot.
- Click Other troubleshooters from the following page.
- Scroll down, locate the Power troubleshooter, and click the Run button next to it.
If any issues are detected, follow the on-screen instruction to resolve the issue.
3] Change Your Power Plan
Change the Power Plan on your PC to adjust the settings that help the display to turn off after a specified time. Follow the steps given below to change your Power Plan:
- Press the Windows key + R, copy and paste the following command, and press Enter:
control.exe powercfg.cpl,,3
- In the Power Options windows, scroll down, locate USB settings, and expand them. Next, expand USB selective suspend setting.
- You will find the On battery and Plugged in options under it. Click on the drop-down box next to these two options and choose the Disabled option for both. Click Apply and OK.
Check whether this resolves the issue of the display turning off after a specified time.
Read: Fix Can’t Change or Create a New Power Plan in Windows
4] Examine Applications That Interfere With the Sleep Cycle or Display
There might be some applications on your Windows PC that might be hindering your PC’s display. So, you need to find out about these applications and uninstall them. Here is how you examine applications that are interfering with the sleep cycle of your PC:
- Open Windows Terminal (Admin), copy and paste the following command, and press Enter:
powercfg -requests
- If an application is mentioned under Display, it signifies that the app is interfering with your display and preventing it from turning off.
- If you do not like the application interfering with your display, uninstall it from Windows Settings or Control Panel.
- If you want to keep the application, you can choose the End task option from Task Manager. Here is how you do it:
- Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), right-click on the problematic application, and click the End task option from the context menu.
A background application that is interfering with your display could be the issue. After identifying the problematic application, users can delete it if it is no longer required.
If the application is required, users can terminate the app in Task Manager, allowing the PC display to turn off at the specified time.
Conclusion
So, these methods demonstrate what to do if your computer’s display does not turn off after the specified time. A Windows upgrade could cause it, but it could occur anytime. If you reencounter this problem, restart your device first, as this may be sufficient to resolve it.
