This is anecdotal at best, but, I used to have a dell laptop, and for quite a while I could not use the 'turn off monitor after.' setting prior to sleep or the monitor would never work (remained black) unless I performed a hard reboot. Ensure 'On resume, display logon screen' is unchecked. Windows Key->Settings->type 'Lock' in the search bar, click 'Lock screen settings'->Screen Saver settings. I have seen Windows update re-enable sign in requirements.Īs Arana points out, in addition, there's a logon setting in the screen saver. Windows Key->Settings->type 'Sign' in the search bar, click 'Sign-in options'->Change 'Require sign-in' from 'When PC wakes up from sleep' to 'Never'

If I want my computer locked, I'll lock it or put it to sleep. Uncheck 'On resume, display logon screen'. Windows Key->Settings->type 'lock screen' in search bar, click 'Screen saver settings'.