This first method is the easiest, but it may not work for some folks, as the Group Policy Editor program that it uses is not included in all editions of Windows. Method 1: Use Group Policy Editor to Disable the Lock Screen While this might be great for preventing accidental pocket unlocking on smartphones and tablets, it really serves no purpose on a traditional PC, so I'll show you how to disable it below. Most notably, a lock screen greets you as soon as you boot your PC, which has to be clicked or swiped away before you can log into Windows. Unfortunately, there are still a few minor remnants of Windows 8's touchscreen-first approach. Where it once required awkward gestures to access key features, Windows now recognizes when you're using a traditional desktop or laptop, then responds by making sure that all features can be easily discovered with clickable buttons and menu entries.
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If you've set up a Hot Corner using the previous procedure, you can use this procedure to lock your screen without waiting for the screen saver to start.
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Click the list next to the corner of the screen you want to use as a hot corner and select Start Screen Saver, and then click OK.Click Screen Saver, and then click Hot Corners.Next, set up a Hot Corner so you can quickly activate the screen saver when you leave your computer. How to Set Up a Hot Corner to Lock Your Screen Manually
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When your computer has been inactive for the set interval, the screen saver starts.
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See instructions below for how to set your screen to lock automatically for Mac or Windows devices: Mac How to Set Your Computer to Lock Your Screen Automatically This is necessary to prevent an unauthorized person from being able to see sensitive information or exploit access to your computer in your absence. Unless your computer is in a secure space that is accessible ONLY BY YOU, you must run a screen saver that will automatically lock your screen after 15 minutes of inactivity and require a password to unlock it.