auto logoff on stand alone computer

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Is there a way to have the computer xp pro without a domain logoff
automatically after a specified time??

I can't believe this cannot be done.

please help
 
Ryne said:
Is there a way to have the computer xp pro without a domain logoff
automatically after a specified time??

I can't believe this cannot be done.
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Hi

If you mean a specified *idle* time:

1)
A logout screen saver is an option:

Winexit.scr in the free Win2k3 Server RK kit (will work on
Win2k and WinXP at least).

Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...69-57ff-4ae7-96ee-b18c4790cffd&DisplayLang=en

(The kit will install on WinXP or later and you can copy only
needed files to other computers)

If the users are non-admins on the local computer you must add Set Value and
Create Subkey permissions for the group Everyone on this registry key:
HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion

How can I use the WinExit screen saver without granting Admin rights?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBC/tip1100/rh1179.htm

Logoff Screen Saver Does Not Function in Windows NT
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;156677


2)
Another option is to create a scheduled job on each computer that logs
the user off after a set amount of idle time:

http://groups.google.co.uk/[email protected]
 
Right-click the Windows desktop, choose Properties,
and click the Screen Saver tab. Specify a reasonable
time-out period in the "Wait" field, check "On resume,
password protect", and click OK.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Is there a way to have the computer xp pro without a domain logoff
| automatically after a specified time??
|
| I can't believe this cannot be done.
|
| please help
 
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