screensaver timeout to lock workstation

B

Bryce

How can I set and password protect a machine so it locks after a certain
period of inactivity? I don't want the user to be logged off though...

When I choose a screensaver to try and set it up, when I click on
"settings', it says "This screen saver has no options that you can set."

Bryce
 
B

Bert Kinney

Hi Bryce,

If you don't have that option on the screen saver you want
to use, go to Power Options in Control Panel - Advanced
Tab and select "Prompt for password when computer
resumes from standby". And of course "System Standby"
will have to be set under the Power Schemes tab for this
to work.
 
A

Alex Nichol

Bryce said:
How can I set and password protect a machine so it locks after a certain
period of inactivity? I don't want the user to be logged off though...

When I choose a screensaver to try and set it up, when I click on
"settings', it says "This screen saver has no options that you can set."

Along with the screen saver selection box, there is a check box 'On
resume, password protect'. With that you get back to the Welcome
screen, but just to give the name and password; not logged out
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Top