How to add a screen saver on lock screen in Windows 11

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Windows 11 |

Some of you might be wondering what exactly a screensaver is. Let us make it easy for you. A screensaver can be any graphic, image, animation or short video that will replace the usual screen after it has been left understood for a given period.

Screensavers can look very beautiful on your devices. They consume little amount of battery but not too much. You can easily select the screen saver of your choice for your mobile, tablet, computer or laptop.

You can add a screen saver on the lock screen in Windows 11 but not on the home screen. To add a screensaver on the lock screen in Windows 11 is a very easy and fun process.

We can also change the sleep mode time settings in Windows 11 in some really easy and fun steps. It is a very thoughtful feature of Windows 11. Meanwhile, learn how to add a screen saver on the lock screen in Windows 11.

Add a screen saver on the lock screen in Windows 11 in 9 Steps

Step-1 Open the 'Windows' icon: First of all, you have to click on the 'Windows' icon. The windows icon is by default present on the taskbar on your screen.

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Step-2 Go to 'Settings' on your device: Now, you have to click on the ‘Settings’ option.

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Step-3 Click on the 'Personalization' option: Next, you have to personalize your desktop. For that purpose, click on the ‘Personalization’ section from the left side menu.

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Step-4 Click on 'Lock Screen':  Now, you have to scroll down and locate the ‘Lock Screen’ tile. Then, click on it to enter the section.

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Step-5 Click on 'Screen Saver': Next, scroll down to locate the ‘Related settings’ section and then click on the ‘Screen saver’ tile. This will open a separate ‘Screen saver’ window on your screen.

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Step-6 Select from given options: From the Screen saver window, click on the drop-down menu and select an option of your choice. Let us tell you that you can also select the ‘Blank’ option if you do not wish to set a screen saver.

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Step-7 Enter the period or a number of minutes: Next, enter the number of minutes after which you wish to lock your screen right beside the ‘Wait:’ label.

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Step-8 Now, click on the check-box: Then, click to tick the check-box preceding the ‘On resume, display logon screen’ option.

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Step-9 Click on 'Apply' and 'OK': Finally, click on the ‘Apply’ button to save the changes. Then, you just have to click on the ‘OK’ button to close the window.

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What is the Use of a Screensaver in Any Device?

A screensaver can be any graphic in the form of an image, video or animation. The screensaver comes into effect when the screen is left understored or untouched for a very long time. When applied in the settings, it starts playing automatically.

Can We Also Change the Wallpaper in Windows 11?

Yes, you can change the wallpaper of both the home screen and the lock screen in Windows 11. This comes under the personalization settings of the windows. Personalization means customizing your desktop or your device in your way. It makes the system, even more, user-friendly. To change the wallpaper in Windows 11 is very easy.

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