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Window 11 is logging out when my computer sleeps due to inactivity. At least I believe that is what's happening, as all of my apps are closed when I unlock the screen. If I intentionally lock my screen it doesn't get logged out.

I would like Windows to lock the screen during inactivity, but I would not like to be logged out.

Everything keeps telling me how to disable the lock screen, which is not what is happening and not what I'm trying to do. Is there a way to fix this?

I'm on a personal computer on a local account.

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  • As additional info, I can intentionally lock my screen without logging out.
    – noonemuch
    Commented Feb 3, 2023 at 17:25
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    Have you defined a screen-saver (it will run before the computer enters sleep)?
    – harrymc
    Commented Feb 3, 2023 at 17:27
  • I haven't defined a screen saver, but I'm not sure it accomplishes what I would like. I am fine with the screen locking and the computer sleeping, and that is a desired behavior. What I am attempting to avoid is the logout, which terminates all of my running programs. I can try it to see if it affects that behavior, though
    – noonemuch
    Commented Feb 3, 2023 at 17:29
  • Knowing if you are on a domain would help people answer this.
    – Señor CMasMas
    Commented Feb 3, 2023 at 17:51
  • Personal computer, local account
    – noonemuch
    Commented Feb 3, 2023 at 18:00

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