Re: Enabling Automated Screensaver Lock

From: Doug Knox MS-MVP (dknox_at_mvps.org)
Date: 11/15/04 

Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 11:51:39 -0500

You're welcome :) 

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"dren77" <dren77@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3C9F3C72-D334-44CE-AA4F-2D9E8AA44C6D@microsoft.com...
> Thanks very much for your help Doug...
> 
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
> 
>> This depends on your settings.  By Default, CTRL-ALT-DEL brings up Task Manager in a non-domain environment.   You can get around this in XP Pro by going to Start, Run and entering GPEDIT.MSC    Go to:  Computer Configuration, Windows Settings, Security Settings, Local Policies, Security Options.  Locate the entry for Interactive Logon:  Do not require CTRL-ALT-DEL.  Double click this entry and set it Disabled.   Enabled doesn't require CTRL-ALT-DEL, nor does Not Configured.
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>> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
>> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>> http://www.dougknox.com
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>> "dren77" <dren77@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:9B8BAEAF-A2B0-4002-BF17-985636B8F518@microsoft.com...
>> > Awesome - really appreciate your help!  The steps in your second sentence 
>> > corrected the problem--the automated screensaver lock is now working 
>> > correctly.  One final question: If I want to manually lock the workstation 
>> > when I leave the desk, shouldn't I be able to invoke that through 
>> > Control-Alt-Delete?  When execute this key combination on other notebooks in 
>> > my group, it brings up a box that has six buttons at the bottom--these 
>> > include a "Lock Computer" block.  When I execute that same key combination on 
>> > this computer, it only brings up the "Windows Task Manager" functions.
>> > 
>> > "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
>> > 
>> >> Then once the screen saver kicks in, when you move the mouse or press a key the Welcome screen should appear.  If not, uncheck it, click Apply, then check it again and click Apply.
>> >> 
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>> >> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
>> >> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>> >> http://www.dougknox.com
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>> >> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
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>> >> "dren77" <dren77@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:17332C6B-740F-470C-B4C9-F1523B6D0DA4@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I only see the second one ("On resume, show Welcome screen")--it has a check 
>> >> > in the block next to it.
>> >> > 
>> >> > "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
>> >> > 
>> >> >> When you go to Screen Saver properties, you don't see an option "On resume, password protect" or "On resume, show Welcome screen"?
>> >> >> 
>> >> >> -- 
>> >> >> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
>> >> >> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>> >> >> http://www.dougknox.com
>> >> >> --------------------------------
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>> >> >> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
>> >> >> --------------------------------
>> >> >> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>> >> >> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>> >> >>  
>> >> >> "dren77" <dren77@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:0008A333-B6DF-4F8B-9E85-CE47092C85C5@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> > Actually, all four users who have profiles on this computer have passwords 
>> >> >> > set up for their log-ins; however, the automated screensaver lock option is 
>> >> >> > not available under any of their profiles.  Thanks...
>> >> >> > 
>> >> >> > "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
>> >> >> > 
>> >> >> >> In order to lock the desktop automatically, when the screen saver kicks in, at least one user account on the computer must have a password.   Additionally, you can manually lock the desktop by pressing the Windows key and L at the same time.
>> >> >> >> 
>> >> >> >> -- 
>> >> >> >> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
>> >> >> >> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>> >> >> >> http://www.dougknox.com
>> >> >> >> --------------------------------
>> >> >> >> Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
>> >> >> >> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
>> >> >> >> --------------------------------
>> >> >> >> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>> >> >> >> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>> >> >> >>  
>> >> >> >> "dren77" <dren77@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8EA528EB-02BE-4921-9151-2D121155AF77@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> >> >I request help enabling automated screensaver lock settings (i.e., so that if 
>> >> >> >> > a user steps away from the computer, the computer will automatically go to a 
>> >> >> >> > lock status after a predefined period of time, and the user will have to 
>> >> >> >> > enter their log-on password to unlock the computer after they return).  I 
>> >> >> >> > looked for the usual function enablement setting in the XP Pro Control Panel, 
>> >> >> >> > under Display and Screensaver settings.  I see where I set the amount of time 
>> >> >> >> > before the screensaver gets turned on, but I don't see a selection for 
>> >> >> >> > enabling the automatic lock function.  Also, when I enable control-alt-delete 
>> >> >> >> > functions, I am not afforded an options to lockmy computer--it just takes me 
>> >> >> >> > directly into Task Manager functions (and there's no lock functions under any 
>> >> >> >> > of the tabs or toolbar options).
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