Learn how to disable the screen saver in Windows 10 and 11 with these simple steps. Say goodbye to unnecessary distractions on your desktop.

The screensaver, which many remember from Windows 98, has not gone away in modern versions of the OS from Microsoft. It’s just that this function is usually disabled. But if not, and you are irritated by this animation, we will tell you how to remove it. We will also tell you how to disable the screensaver (demo mode) on modern TVs.

How to Disable Screen Saver in Windows 10 and 11.

Through settings

Procedure:

• Right-click on the desktop and select “Personalize”;
• In the left column, click on “Lock screen”, then scroll to “Screen saver settings”;
• Set the value to “No” and click “OK”.

Via the Run command

You can save time and get to the desired section via the “Run” command. To do this:

• Press Win + R;
• In the menu that opens, enter rundll32.exe shell32.dll, Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,1 and press Enter.

Through the registry editor

For those who are not looking for easy ways, there is a complicated alternative in the form of the registry editor. To do this, follow these steps:

• Press Win + R;
• In the menu that opens, type regedit and press Enter;
• Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Policies Microsoft Windows;
• If there is no Control Panel section there, create it by right-clicking on the empty field;
• Next, create a subsection in Control Panel called Desktop;
• Go into it, click on “Edit” → “Create” → “String Parameter” and name the last one ScreenSaveActive;
• Double-click on it with the left mouse button and set the value to 0;
• Exit Registry Editor and reboot your system.

Through the Group Policy Editor

Another complicated option, which is also only suitable for Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise users:

• Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc and press Enter;
• Go to “User Configuration” → “Administrative Templates” → “Control Panel” → “Personalization”;

Source: YouTube channel “ComputerMan” / Screenshot Windows 10

• On the right side of the list of parameters, double-click the left mouse button on the item “Enable screensaver”;
• Set the parameter to “Disabled”, click “Apply” and then “OK”;
• Reboot your OS.

How to disable screensaver on tv

Almost all modern TVs are equipped with a demo mode, which is used by store employees to demonstrate the capabilities of a particular model. As a rule, this is simply a selection of alternating videos and pictures, which is not a screensaver in the usual sense of the word.

However, many users who are not familiar with the topic continue to call the demo mode exactly that. It is disabled by default. Therefore, the chance of running into it is minimal. Unless you bought a showcase sample and immediately asked to pack it, and the inattentive manager forgot to disable the demo mode. In this case, our mini-guide can help you.

Please note that there are a huge number of models from different manufacturers on the market. Therefore, the steps described below may not necessarily work for your model. If you are unlucky, all you can do is search the Internet for a user manual for a specific model.

Samsung

Procedure:

• Press the Home button on the remote control and go to the “Settings” section;
• Select the “System” item;
• Next, click on “Additional settings”;
• Turn off exhibition mode.

LG

Procedure:

• Press the Home button on the remote control;
• Go to the “Settings” section;
• Select “Settings” / “System settings”;
• Next, click on “Settings Mode” and select “Home”.

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Sony

Procedure:

• Press the button on the remote control that is responsible for the settings. It usually looks like a gear;
• Next, select System → Store Demo Settings and disable Demo Mode.

Source: Alphr / Photo of Sony TV

As you can see, there is nothing complicated, and the process is very similar on different TVs. By digging through the settings for a long time (or not so long), you will sooner or later find the item responsible for enabling/disabling the demo mode.