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Windows 10 Lock on Sleep

I just upgraded to windows 10, and now my computer does not need a password when it wakes up from sleep. I would like to require a password when the lid of the pc is opened. Is this possible?

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Hi Steve,

Thank you for being part of Windows 10.

Have you set any password?

If yes, then perform the steps mentioned below.

a: Press the Windows key.

b: Then type Sign in and hit enter.

c: Now select the option When PC wakes up from sleep under Require Sign-in.

Do get back to us for any issues pertaining to Windows in the future. We will be happy to help.

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When I type in "sign in" and hit enter I get a screen that says "settings (not responding)" then the page shuts down! :(

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Since the 1/19/2016 update when I put my surface pro 3 to sleep it does not lock immediately.  I have looked and require password on wake-up is set properly.  It does not matter whether I put the computer to sleep with the power button or through the start menu.  This is a change from how it worked prior to the update. 

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I'm having the same problem with my surface pro 3 as of late - no lock on sleep, whether I press the power button or the sleep key on an external keyboard... when waking up it shows my workspace as I left it instead of asking me for a password or PIN. I dug deep into all my advanced power settings and they definitely say "require a password on wake-up".

Please enlighten us how to fix this issue

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Typical Microsoft support. Silence or useless help followed by silence.

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I dont see any option called "When PC wakes up from sleep"

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I did this and it did not fix the problem.  Windows 10 still does not require a login when the PC wakes from sleep.

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Hi,

To better assist you, may we ask if you've restarted your computer after following the steps given by Jessen P?

We look forward to your response.

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I just upgraded to windows 10, and now my computer does not need a password when it wakes up from sleep. I would like to require a password when the lid of the pc is opened. Is this possible?

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I'm really sorry about how Microsoft responded.

To use this, open Settings and go to the "Accounts" option. Then press "Sign-In Options." The setting "Require Sign-In" is the one you're looking for. In the drop-down menu, click "Never."

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This works for when opening my laptop, lifting the lid/screen, but does NOT always work when it has just gone to sleep due to inactivity. I have it set exactly as you describe.  I would like it to require the pin/password every single time.

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