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Select New (See screenshot to the right).

(If that does not work, navigate to: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon).

From the Windows 8 New UI type: ‘Regedit’.

How to Use Regedit to Create ScreenSaverGracePeriod

Result of Creating a Registry Value Called ScreenSaverGracePeriod.

Your wish: In this scenario wouldn’t it be great to move the mouse and dismiss the screen saver instead of having to type in your password? Well, by setting ScreenSaverGracePeriod in the registry you can get your wish. You wiggle the mouse but it’s too late, your machine is locked. You are sitting by the computer and see the screen saver activate.

The scenario: you set a Windows 8 screen saver to lock your screen after say 10 minutes.

It’s better to work around this bug than go without the crucial security fixes.How to Create the ScreenSaverGracePeriod Registry Setting This update contains important security fixes for Windows 7. We don’t recommend uninstalling the buggy KB4534310 update. RELATED: Windows 7 Dies Today: Here's What You Need to Know Don’t Uninstall the Buggy Update Windows 7 won’t be stretching it, so it will work normally and you won’t see a blank black background instead. Set that new resized image as your desktop background. Resize the image to match your current screen resolution and save it. Even Microsoft Paint, included with Windows 7, works. If you prefer stretching your background image of choice, you can open your preferred desktop wallpaper in an image editor of your choice. Right-click your desktop and select “Screen Resolution” to view your current screen resolution. It won’t be stretched and blown up.įor example, if you have a 1920×1080 display, look for a desktop background with those dimensions. This is the best option for picture quality, as you’ll get an appropriately sized image for your screen. You can also simply choose a desktop wallpaper that matches your screen resolution.