Disable and Enable Windows Server 2012 Lock Screen

By Sophia | Last Updated January 04, 2024

Windows lock screen is used to lock computer automatically for computer security. When you leave Windows server 2012 computer, lock Windows screen is usual measure to protect it from damaging.

If we want to set this for Windows server 2012, we have to create a power plan. Now there have been three kinds of power plans available in server 2012.

• Balanced. Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't. This is the best power plan for people.
• Power saver. Saves power by reducing PC performance and screen brightness. If you're using a laptop, this plan can help you get the most from a single battery charge.
• High performance.  Maximizes screen brightness and might increase PC performance. This plan uses a lot more energy, so your laptop battery won't last as long between charges.

Now we take "Balanced" power plan as an example to show how to disable, enable Windows Server 2012 lock screen.

Part 1: Disable Windows server 2012 lock screen

1. Open Control Panel, click Power Options to choose or customize a power plan.

2. In Preferred plans, choose Balanced (recommended). And click "Change plan settings".

3. In the "Edit Plan Settings" window, set a time to turn off the display. Choose Never in the Turn off the display drop-down box, and click "Save changes".

Part 2: Enable Windows server 2012 lock screen

If you want to enable lock screen in Windows server 2012, just set a specify time in "Turn off the display" and save changes.

Besides, there is a common way to lock Windows screen with combination key.

Step 1: Press "Ctrl + Alt + Del" and select "Lock".

Step 2: And then you would see Windows server 2012 lock screen.

Step 3: When you want to access Windows server again, press "Ctrl + Alt + Del" and type password to login.

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