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.