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Terrance2
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How to fix screen saver not turning off in macOS Tahoe 26.7.1?

I'm having an issue with my screen saver not turning off in macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. Is there help for this issue?



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Original Title: Screen saver issue

Posted on Oct 11, 2026 12:59 PM

2 replies

Owl-53
User level: Level 10 (123,805 points)

Oct 12, 2026 7:20 AM in response to Terrance2



How to troubleshoot a screen saver that starts after one minute in macOS Tahoe 26.7.1


If your screen saver starts after about one minute even though it is set to Never, follow these steps to narrow down the cause.


  1. Check the screen saver setting. Go to Apple menu → System Settings → Wallpaper → Screen Saver and confirm that Start Screen Saver is set to Never.
  2. Check Hot Corners. Go to System Settings → Desktop & Dock → Hot Corners and make sure no corner is configured to start the screen saver.
  3. Check Lock Screen settings. Go to System Settings → Lock Screen and review the options for turning the display off when inactive. These settings are separate from the screen saver timer, but are relevant if the display goes black or the Mac locks.
  4. Test a different screen saver. If you use a third-party screen saver, temporarily switch to one provided by Apple. If the problem stops, the third-party screen saver may be involved, although this test alone does not confirm the cause.
  5. Restart your Mac and test again. Check whether the screen saver still starts after approximately one minute.


If the problem continues after these checks:


  • Note whether the screen saver itself appears, the display goes black, or the Lock Screen appears.
  • Record whether you use an Apple-provided or third-party screen saver and whether the problem occurs on battery power, with the power adapter connected, or both, if applicable.
  • Contact Apple Support for further troubleshooting. If the issue occurs only with a third-party screen saver, contact its developer as well. You do not need to change advanced system settings before seeking help.


About macOS Tahoe 26.7.1: Apple's security notes document a CoreGraphics security fix but do not specifically mention a screen saver fix. There is no published confirmation that this update resolves the issue.


Apple's guides:



To narrow down the next step: Does the screen saver itself appear after one minute while the display stays on, or does the display go black or show the Lock Screen?

Terrance2 Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 11, 2026 1:00 PM in response to Terrance2

My screen saver comes on all the time after 1 minute even if its set to never come on.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256374365