4 Fixes for Screensaver Not Working on Windows 11

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Update Display Drivers

Since we are talking about Screensaver, you need to check if the Display Drivers on your Windows 11 PC or Laptop have been updated to the latest version.

Step 1:OpenDevice Managerand then selectDisplay Adapters.

Step 2: Right-clickon your Display Driver and then selectUpdate Driver.

Step 3:Follow the on-screen process to finish updating the Display Drivers.

Fix 2: Check Sleep Mode Settings

The Sleep settings may have been set to turn off the screen or Sleep before the Screensaver gets activated.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand then scroll down to selectPower and Battery (Laptop)orPower (PC)from the right pane.

Step 2:Click onScreen and Sleep. Then click the drop-down menu next toWhen plugged in, turn off my screen after, and then select a time slightly more than that of your Screensaver.

For example, if your Screensaver Wait time is 5 minutes, the Sleep Mode should activate after 10 minutes.

Step 3:After that, close the window and wait for some time to check if the problem is solved.

You can also read our post ifSleep Mode is not working on Windows 11.

Fix 3: Run Power Troubleshooter

Step 1:OpenSettingsand then click onTroubleshooton the right side.

Step 2:Click onOther Troubleshooters.

Step 3:Scroll down and then click onRunnext to Power.

Step 4:Wait till thePower Troubleshooterhas finished running and detecting the issues.

Step 5:Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the troubleshooting process.

Fix 4: Run SFC Scan

SFC or System File Checker scan is another repair tool that scans and fixes the corrupted system files on your Windows 11 computer. Such damaged files may be causing this issue.

Step 1:OpenCommand Prompt as administrator.

Step 2:Type the following command and press Enter to begin the SFC scan.

Step 3:Wait till the process is completed. You will be notified of all the corrupt files that were found and fixed.

Step 4:After that, close the window and check if the problem is solved.

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Last updated on 16 May, 2024

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