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The screen off tag covers issues where a Windows display turns off unexpectedly or behaves incorrectly during sleep or inactivity. Common problems include the screen turning off despite power settings set to never, automatic unmuting when the screen locks or turns off, and the screen waking up on its own after being turned off. Users also report bright blue screens during shutdown and blue screen errors triggered when the screen turns off. These threads involve Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows 8, with troubleshooting steps such as checking power plans, updating drivers, and disconnecting peripherals.
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    Windows sleep mode is set to Never but not working

    I have set the Sleep timeout to "Never" but still system screen is still getting off after 10 minutes, I have made changes as an admin account but it is not working. Can someone guide me what additional process I can do OR is there something which I am missing, This system is connected with...
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    Windows 11 unmutes if computer is locked or screen turns off from inactivity

    I had to switch to using my wife's laptop temporarily as my usual work laptop is in for repairs and I have run into a problem. I use it for work and I usually keep it on mute when I visit clients but this laptop keeps unmuting when it is locked or the screen turns off after being inactive. I was...
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    • asus zenbook audio settings inactivity laptop issues microsoft upgrade mute screen off user experience volume control windows 11
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Lenovo Y530 ICH (Windows 10) wakes up automatically when the screen turns off - why?

    To save energy, I set the screen off automatically (No screensaver!) for a specified time. The screen turns off after a certain time (Or I turn off it manually) but after a different time turns on automatically - Why? - I tested the situation on battery and mains power supply - Turning off the...
    • Winn
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    • automatic wake drivers lenovo power saving power settings screen off troubleshooting windows 10 windows 7 y530
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Shutting down screeen

    When the computer shuts down the screen gets bright blue for several minutes. In my case the computer is beside my bed and when I close it is to get to sleep because I'm tired. Well, this VERY bright and VERY blue screen is exactly the color that makes people awake and alert and it shines up the...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 bsod when sceen turns off

    Any advice would be helpful. Link Removed
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