How to Fix Screen Savers Not Working on Windows 11 

 

1. Check Basic Settings

   • Open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen

   • Ensure screensaver is enabled and timeout period is set

   • Verify "On resume, display logon screen" isn't interfering

2. Update Graphics Drivers

   • Right-click Start > Device Manager

   • Expand "Display adapters" and update drivers

   • Restart your PC after updating

3. Power Plan Adjustments

   • Search for "Edit power plan" in Start menu

   • Set both battery/plugged-in timeout values longer than screensaver timer

4. Registry Fix (Advanced)

   • Press Win+R, type regedit

   • Navigate to:
     HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

   • Modify these values:

     • ScreenSaveActive = 1

     • ScreenSaveTimeOut = 60 (seconds)

5. Alternative Solutions

   • Run sfc /scannow in Command Prompt (Admin)

   • Create new user account to test profile corruption

   • Check for conflicting third-party apps (especially display utilities)

For corporate devices, contact IT as group policies may override settings.