Laptop not locking automatically

Question

My laptop is not locking itself automatically. Every time I have to leave my laptop I have shut it down for security purpose. tried every troubleshooting available on Microsoft but nothing worked

Answer 1

Hi,

Is Dynamic Lock connected to Bluetooth on?

Please supply the following Information.

Right-click the Start button and Choose the Run option

Type in msinfo32

Press enter.

Take a screenshot of the System Summary window and post it in the next reply.

I look forward to your response and am eager to collaborate until we find a solution.

Answer 2

Configure two things: screen sleep and sign-in requirement. This makes Windows lock automatically when idle.

1. Turn on automatic lock (require sign-in)
   1. Open Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
   2. Under Require sign-in, select that Windows will require sign-in when waking from sleep.
2. Set a short screen sleep timeout
   1. Press the Windows key and type Sleep.
   2. Open the settings for controlling when Windows puts the device to sleep.
   3. Set the screen (and optionally the PC) to sleep after a short idle time, such as 10–15 minutes.

When the laptop is idle for that period, the screen will turn off, the device will sleep, and on wake it will require sign-in, effectively locking it automatically.

If the device supports presence sensing and it is enabled, also check any Lock on leave or presence-based lock settings so the screen turns off and locks when leaving the device.

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References:

• Securing your device
• Lock on leave