Re: Problem with screensaver GPO

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nospam-comcast.net)
Date: 06/23/05 

Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 16:24:32 -0500

Possibly the screensaver ssstars.scr does not exist on their computers. Try
enabling screen saver lockout without specifying a screen saver to see if
that makes a difference. You also may want to look in Event Viewer on the
client computers for any pertinent messages. --- Steve

"Emmet" <Emmet@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6F87E4FE-A45E-4777-B988-9E0724DBF558@microsoft.com...
> Hello all.
>
> I'm trying to force screensavers with password on a group of users, but
> have
> been unsuccessful to date. I must be missing something, but don't know
> what.
>
> My report from the GPMC is below. I'm running Win XP Pro SP2 clients on a
> native Win2000 Server network. Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions.
>
> User Configuration
> Administrative Templates
> Control Panel/Display
>
> Policy Setting
> Hide Screen Saver tab Enabled
> Password protect the screen saver Enabled
> Screen Saver Enabled
>
> Screen Saver executable name Enabled
> Screen Saver executable name ssstars.scr
>
> Policy Setting
> Screen Saver timeout Enabled
> Number of seconds to wait to enable the Screen Saver
> Seconds: 10

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