Windows 10 Operating System _ Keep the monitor permanently on

 

Hi Copilot , I have a Windows 10 PC/Desktop connected to a 32 inch Hewlett Packard HDMI-enabled Monitor but the problem is when there is no activity on the Windows 10 PC/Desktop or when I am not doing anything on the keyboard or when I am not doing anything on the Windows 10 PC/Desktop , the 32 inch Hewlett Packard HDMI-enabled Monitor SCREEN WILL GO BLANK OR IT WILL TURN BLACK ! Copilot , is there anyway I can make the 32 inch Hewlett Packard HDMI-enabled Monitor SCREEN PERMANENTLY ON ? Besides that , when the screen goes blank or WHEN THE SCREEN TURN BLACK , is there any way when i touch the Keyboard or when i touch the mouse , I DO NOT HAVE TO LOGIN INTO THE MICROSOFT ACCOUNT AGAIN AND INSERT THE PASSWORD AGAIN ? Thanks for the answer Copilot.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Got it — you’re running into two separate but related Windows 10 behaviors:

1. The monitor going blank/black after inactivity
2. Windows requiring you to log back in after waking up

Here’s how you can adjust both:

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🖥️ Keep the monitor permanently on

This is controlled by Power & Sleep settings in Windows 10:

• Open Settings → System → Power & sleep
• Under Screen, set “When plugged in, turn off after” to Never
• Under Sleep, set “When plugged in, PC goes to sleep after” to Never

That way, your PC will never put the display to sleep, and your HP monitor will stay on.

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🔑 Stop Windows from asking for password after inactivity

This is controlled by Sign-in options:

• Open Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options
• Scroll to Require sign-in
• Change it from “When PC wakes up from sleep” to Never

Alternatively, if you want the PC to wake without password but still lock manually when needed:

• Press Win + R, type netplwiz, and hit Enter
• Uncheck “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer”
• Enter your password once to confirm
• From now on, Windows will auto-login without asking each time

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⚠️ Important notes

• Keeping your screen permanently on and disabling password prompts reduces security. Anyone with physical access can use your PC.
• It also increases power usage and may shorten the monitor’s lifespan if left on continuously.
• A safer compromise: set the screen to stay on longer (e.g., 2 hours) and disable password prompts only if you’re the sole user.

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Would you like me to walk you through setting up auto-login with netplwiz step by step, or focus on adjusting Power & Sleep settings so the monitor never turns off?