Re: Automating Logoff

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nospam-comcast.net)
Date: 03/26/04


Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 01:33:10 GMT

Either configure a Scheduled Task to kick in after your 15 minute idle period using
PsShutdown form SysInternals with the - o switch or install winexit.scr logoff
screensaver from the Resource Kit which may require a registry mod for it to work
with non admin accounts. See the links below for more info. --- Steve

http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/psshutdown.shtml
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314999
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;297267
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;156677
http://www.petri.co.il/download_free_reskit_tools.htm -- download winexit.scr

"Chris" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:eef501c412a5$2349cf00$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> We support several Kiosk machines. Instead of creating a
> generic account which can remain logged into the box at
> all times, it is our preference to have users logon as
> themselves. The problem...policy forces the machines to
> lock after 15 minutes of activity. If somebody forgets
> to logout when they leave, the machine will lock and can
> only be unlocked by that user or an administrator.
>
> Is there any local policy that can be set that can force
> a logoff after a predetermined amount of time.
>
> Thanks for your help.



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