Inactivity

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Raymond Nichols

Hi,

I am using Windows XP Pro and wish to use the feature that automatically
returns to the logon screen after a certain amount of inactivity. You then
must logon again to re-enter your desktop. This is a feature I have seen on
different computers in offices that allow the users to stay logged on when
away from their computer and just enter their password to regain access to
their desktop.

Thanks for any help.

Ray
 
Greetings --

There at least 4 ways to lock a WinXP (Home or Pro) workstation:

1) Use the Windows Key + L hotkey.

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.


Bruce Chambers
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