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laurin1
Does anyone know of a way to have Windows XP log out if the user is
idle for certain amount of time?
idle for certain amount of time?
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Yes, it is possible. Simply follow the instructions below:
How To Force Users to Quit Programs and Log Off After a Period of Inactivity in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314999/en-us
Note: Winexit.scr file is included in Windows 2003 Resource Kit package, downloadable from MS website:
Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...69-57ff-4ae7-96ee-b18c4790cffd&DisplayLang=en
How To Force Users to Quit Programs and Log Off After a Period of Inactivity in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314999/en-us
Note: Winexit.scr file is included in Windows 2003 Resource Kit package, downloadable from MS website:
Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...69-57ff-4ae7-96ee-b18c4790cffd&DisplayLang=en
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Anando [MS-MVP]
Hello,
You can make windows to get to the welcome screen after a certain period of inactivity. For this
purpose, both, the welcome screen and fast user switching has to be enabled. Right click on the
desktop and flip the screensaver tab. Check the box where it says "On resume..."
How To Use the Fast User Switching Feature in Windows XP
support.microsoft.com/kb/279765
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Anando
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You can make windows to get to the welcome screen after a certain period of inactivity. For this
purpose, both, the welcome screen and fast user switching has to be enabled. Right click on the
desktop and flip the screensaver tab. Check the box where it says "On resume..."
How To Use the Fast User Switching Feature in Windows XP
support.microsoft.com/kb/279765
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
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Keith
I don't think the Welcome screen will work with a domain, will it?
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Anando [MS-MVP]
Most probably not. Depends on what the network admin/system admin has set.
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Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
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Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
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Keith
I am all of the above. I just check MS's site, and it says the Welcome
screen does not work on a domain.
screen does not work on a domain.
K
Keith
This doesn't work. For some reason, this software tried to modify a
registry subkey, and it can't if the user isn't an admin. Any other
ideas?
registry subkey, and it can't if the user isn't an admin. Any other
ideas?
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Ramesh, MS-MVP
Known issue, Keith.
Ramesh Srinivasan's Blog: WinExit.scr Permissions:
http://winonline.blogspot.com/2006/01/winexitscr-permissions.html
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
This doesn't work. For some reason, this software tried to modify a
registry subkey, and it can't if the user isn't an admin. Any other
ideas?
Ramesh Srinivasan's Blog: WinExit.scr Permissions:
http://winonline.blogspot.com/2006/01/winexitscr-permissions.html
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
This doesn't work. For some reason, this software tried to modify a
registry subkey, and it can't if the user isn't an admin. Any other
ideas?