Re: how to force logoff when computer is idle?

From: Phil (pmarg_at_SPAMACIDE.bellsouth.net)
Date: 04/30/03


Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 02:00:52 GMT


"J Moir" <tribe@ils.net> wrote in news:08df01c30eab$2a4f6a70
$3001280a@phx.gbl:

> Is there a way to set up win 2000 pro (stand alone) to
> automatically logoff when the computer is setting idle for
> a given amount of time?
>
> We don't want to use a screen saver with a password. The
> best solution for us would have the computer logoff the
> last user should the computer sit idle for 5 to 10 minutes
> and cause the user to re-logon when they want to begin
> work.

Yes. It's a screensaver called "winexet.scr" that when activiated it logs
off the user. It is in the Win2k Pro Resource Kit.

   -Phil



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