Automatic log off after 5 min or so of inactivity


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 10
       #1

    Automatic log off after 5 min or so of inactivity


    My system logs off automatically after 5 minutes or so of inactivity. I don't know where to look for to change this option. I am logging in using my hotmail at start up.
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  2. Posts : 463
    Windows 10 Home and Pro
       #2

    DO you mean 'locks'? Because I have never heard of it logging off unless it crashes.

    Go to power options, change the time the screen goes blank.
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  3. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #3

    kotmal said:
    My system logs off automatically after 5 minutes or so of inactivity. I don't know where to look for to change this option. I am logging in using my hotmail at start up.
    Start button > left side, click Settings > select System > click Power & Sleep > right side, see my screenshot.
    ( ***I have a laptop. If yours is a desktop you will have a slightly different picture. )

    Automatic log off after 5 min or so of inactivity-power-options.jpg
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  4. Posts : 5
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Nope, not "locks", that would have been fine. It simply logs off i.e. I have to sign in as if I have restarted the system. Power Options seem good, its set up as 15min with batter otherwise none.

    Not sure where on earth this setting is sitting.

    DustSailor said:
    DO you mean 'locks'? Because I have never heard of it logging off unless it crashes.

    Go to power options, change the time the screen goes blank.
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  5. Posts : 5
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks for the pics dude !

    The options I have are set properly, only when system is on battery I asked it to sleep otherwise its always "never". Still the system goes to sleep. **** Windows 10

    davidhk said:
    Start button > left side, click Settings > select System > click Power & Sleep > right side, see my screenshot.
    ( ***I have a laptop. If yours is a desktop you will have a slightly different picture. )

    Automatic log off after 5 min or so of inactivity-power-options.jpg
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  6. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #6

    Do you have screen saver enabled ?

    In the search box next to Start button, type screen saver > Enter.
    Under Screen saver heading, is the box set at None ?
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  7. Posts : 5
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Nope, its not enabled.


    davidhk said:
    Do you have screen saver enabled ?

    In the search box next to Start button, type screen saver > Enter.
    Under Screen saver heading, is the box set at None ?
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  8. Posts : 5
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Windows 10 log off automatically (not related to power off settings)


    I've been struggling with this problem. Not sure what is the fix. I landed onto this webpage
    Solved Windows 10 10130 logging off on inactivity? - Page 2 - Windows 10 Forums

    I couldn't however fix my problem.
    Here's the stuff from the Event Viewer. Mostly related to RuntimeBroker.exe. Help appreciated

    I pull out the windows to see whats the reason. Here's the list I get :
    The process C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe (###-PC) has initiated the power off of computer ###-PC on behalf of user ###-PC\### for the following reason: Other (Unplanned)
    Reason Code: 0x0
    Shutdown Type: power off
    Comment:


    The process C:\WINDOWS\servicing\TrustedInstaller.exe (###-PC) has initiated the restart of computer ###-PC on behalf of user NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM for the following reason: Operating System: Upgrade (Planned)
    Reason Code: 0x80020003
    Shutdown Type: restart
    Comment:


    The process C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe (###-PC) has initiated the restart of computer ###-PC on behalf of user ###-PC\### for the following reason: No title for this reason could be found
    Reason Code: 0x500ff
    Shutdown Type: restart
    Comment:
    Last edited by Brink; 08 Jan 2016 at 20:11. Reason: moved to original thread
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