How To Stop Computer From Locking You Automatically

However, it can be inconvenient when the system locks too fast or too frequently. As a result, you need to enter the password multiple times. From changing settings in the settings app/control panel to tweaking the registry editor, here are several ways to stop the computer from locking when idle or inactive.

Change the Power and Sleep Settings

You can extend the time the system takes to turn off the screen to avoid your issue. You can do it as follows. On Windows 10 On Windows 11

You can change the sign-in options if you don’t want to enter the password each time your PC goes to sleep mode. Here’s how you can do it. On Windows 10 On Windows 11

Turn off Dynamic Lock

Dynamic lock is a Windows feature that automatically locks your system whenever your Bluetooth-paired device is out of range. You should turn this off to prevent your computer from locking. To turn it off, On Windows 10 On Windows 11

Using the Control Panel

You can configure the following settings on the control panel to prevent your laptop from locking after closing its lid.

Using the Registry Editor

You can tweak some settings in the registry editor to stop your system from getting locked. However, changing registry settings can cause system issues if done haphazardly, so we recommend you to backup registry before continuing.

Using the Group Policy Editor

You can prevent your computer from locking by disabling a setting in the group policy editor. However, this option is only available on Windows Pro Edition, so skip this method if you have different windows versions.