Lock computer

[Aaron Neunz]

I would like to lock a computer after a period of inactivity, forcing users
to press ctrl+alt+del. Is there a local policy setting?
Thanks in advance,
Aaron Neunz

 

[Eric]

Why do you want to do that???

If you lock a computer no one can do anything with it.

If you want to leave your computer in a secure state when you leave it,
press one of the Windows keys - the ones with the Windows flags on them
- and the L key.

The Logon screen comes up. You have to enter your password to get back
to the unchanged desktop.

Eric,
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[Gospel]

It's easy with Windows XP Pro .. just use gpedit.msc

Start > Run > type in "gpedit.msc" > hit Enter

When gpedit.msc opens in the left-hand pane under the Computer Configuration
node:

expand Windows Settings > expand Security > expand Local Policies > click on
Security Options

Now in the right-hand pane scroll down and in the "Interactive logon:"
section find "Do not require CTRL + ALT + DEL" and double click on it. Set
it to "Disable". Click any OKs etc. and you're done.

 

[Aaron Neunz]

That is exactly the functionality I am looking for but I want that to happen
automatically after an hour or so.
The users will know the password to log back on.

 

[Gospel]

He can also password protect the screensaver [use the Display applet in the
Control Panel]. So when he leaves it and the screensaver comes on, anyone
trying to get back on will have to use the password.

 

[Gospel]

Screensaver. Set the screensaver to turn on after an hour of inactivity and
set it to password protect. Anyone trying to get on after the screensaver
starts will have to enter the password.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I would like to lock a computer after a period of inactivity, forcing users
to press ctrl+alt+del. Is there a local policy setting?
Thanks in advance,
Aaron Neunz

There at least 4 ways to lock a WinXP (Home or Pro) workstation,
any of which can be used, regardless of domain membership. (In fact,
I'm not aware of any method of locking a computer that's dependent upon
the presence of a domain.):

1) Use the Windows Key + L hot key.

2) You can press CTRL+ALT+DEL and then <ENTER>, once you've turned
off the Welcome Screen and Fast User Switching. (This is the default
in a domain environment, as FUS is contrary to the domain security
paradigm.)

3) You can create a desktop shortcut with
"%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation" in the
target field. (It is case-sensitive, BTW.) You can then assign a
keyboard shortcut.

4) Set a password protected screensaver, and wait the allotted time
without touching the mouse or keyboard.


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[Bruce Chambers]

Why do you want to do that???

Perhaps he's concerned about the security of an unattended machine?

If you lock a computer no one can do anything with it.

Precisely. See, you've answered your own question.



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[Aaron Neunz]

Bruce,
Thank you my good man. I'm glad someone is doing there homework.
Aaron