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Old 09-24-2007   #5 (permalink)
dpotts


 
 

Re: Vista Laptop Automatically "Locking" When Inactive

Thank you so much for your help, my friend.

"Malke" wrote:
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> dpotts wrote:
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> > Does this therefore mean that you can not use the screensaver function at
> > all? I also have just recently began experiencing the same problem after
> > applying the screensaver, and the the icon with swirl "locking computer"
> > appearing.
>
> No, of course it doesn't mean that. There is an option where you choose
> the screensaver to "require password on resuming" (or some similar
> language). Simply uncheck the box next to it. There is also an option
> under Power Management to require a password when resuming from sleep,
> so find that and uncheck it also.
>
>
> Malke
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