Re: Screensaver Password
From: Nancie (nospamnan_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 09/29/03
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Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2003 22:44:40 GMT
Beth,
I hope the following information helps; It seems you are trying to figure
out how to password protect your computer so your children can't access it
every your back is turned doing the 1001 things a mother must do each and
every day.
The procedure is different for each operating system. For XP do the
following:
1. Click on Start
2. Click Control Panel
3. Double-click User Accounts
4. Click on the account you want to change
5. Click on Create A Password
Follow the instructions.
These steps will result in your computer being locked and inaccessible
without a password. You will need to enter your password every time you
want to use your computer. Setting your screensaver to require a password
will keep your computer safe even if you leave it for a while (to do some of
those 1001 things you have to do) as long as your screensaver is set to come
on quickly.
If you are using a different OS, then search your Help files for the correct
method for your particular situation.
I really hope this helps......
"melvin" <melvinj@surewest.net> wrote in message
news:057c01c385ff$70a545a0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> Beth;
>
> You have not had a response, so far, to your request for
> help. I did not take your posting seriously at first,
> thinking it was a trap to get people into a debate that
> does not belong on this NEWSGROUP. On second thought, I
> believe your cry for help is serious and I will do my best
> to respond. Surely, you are aware that children can get
> into serious trouble if there is not adequate parental
> control over computer use in your household. One reason
> for this is that the Internet is festooned with crummy
> individuals preying on the innocent. Most are criminals,
> and or, mentally deranged otherwise. However, to get to
> your specific question. There is no computer software or
> password that will do what you wish, simply because
> children are ingenious and tireless in their quest to
> circumvent these barriers. There is one "password" that
> does work and it is the "password" called "no". Of course
> it must be accompanied by a strictly enforced set of rules
> entailing a loss of cherished privileges for anyone who
> breaks these rules. I hope you read this late-posted,
> sincere response. Also, I hope I have not offended you in
> any fashion, because this is not my intention. I wish you
> well.
>
> melvin
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Does anyone know how to set up a screensaver password so
> >that my children cannot use my computer without asking?
> >I know that you can go in under Display / Screensaver and
> >click the box that reads ON RESUME, PASSWORD PROTECT,
> >however it says you must have a logon password which I do
> >not use.
> >
> >Is there a way to set my logon password? I have been
> >unable to find info on that in my searches?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Beth
> >bethlawrence@nc.rr.com
> >.
> >
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