Vista locking computer after 1 minute.

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bogmaerke

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This isn't really a cry for help - just curious why it locks, and if it can be changed.

- If I turn on screensaver, and choose 'On resume, display logon screen'
- If I turn it off again, it locks my computer after the time set in screensaver. Even though it's turned off.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Dual Core E2200 @ 2.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B-VM
    Memory
    4,00 GB (2.5 availible)
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG FLATTRON W2361V 23" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1080
    Hard Drives
    250 GB & 150 GB
    PSU
    Unknown
    Case
    Unknown
    Cooling
    Fanless CPU heatsink
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    A4-Tech X7 XL-750BF
    Internet Speed
    2mbit/512kbit
bogmaerke said:
This isn't really a cry for help - just curious why it locks, and if it can be changed.

- If I turn on screensaver, and choose 'On resume, display logon screen'
- If I turn it off again, it locks my computer after the time set in screensaver. Even though it's turned off.
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I remember there was an issue with the screen saver on Vista - for some reason it locks even if you 'turn off' the screen saver. Before turning it off, just set the timer to 60 minutes, or 120, whatever you need to keep your computer awake. It's not quite a solution, but it's a workaround.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP dv5-1120ej Notebook PC
    CPU
    Intel Dual 2.16GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9200M GS, 256MB
    Hard Drives
    320GB internal, 320GB external, 1TB external to come (big download library XD)
    Internet Speed
    Fast enough
    Other Info
    Firefox, Foobar, and AutoHotkey! Go open source!
VaguelyRapt said:
bogmaerke said:
This isn't really a cry for help - just curious why it locks, and if it can be changed.

- If I turn on screensaver, and choose 'On resume, display logon screen'
- If I turn it off again, it locks my computer after the time set in screensaver. Even though it's turned off.
Click to expand...

I remember there was an issue with the screen saver on Vista - for some reason it locks even if you 'turn off' the screen saver. Before turning it off, just set the timer to 60 minutes, or 120, whatever you need to keep your computer awake. It's not quite a solution, but it's a workaround.
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Yeah, that's what I have mine set to now. Thanks for the answer :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Dual Core E2200 @ 2.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B-VM
    Memory
    4,00 GB (2.5 availible)
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG FLATTRON W2361V 23" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1080
    Hard Drives
    250 GB & 150 GB
    PSU
    Unknown
    Case
    Unknown
    Cooling
    Fanless CPU heatsink
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    A4-Tech X7 XL-750BF
    Internet Speed
    2mbit/512kbit
You could also take a look at adjusting the advanced power options for the current power plan you are using.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio Z46GDU
    CPU
    [email protected] w/6MB L2 cache 1066MHz FSB
    Memory
    6GB DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    9300M GS 256MB + Intel Integrated 4500MHD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.1" WXGA True Colour Tough
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Hard Drives
    320GB SATA 7200RPM
    Internet Speed
    1MB/s
Frostmourne said:
You could also take a look at adjusting the advanced power options for the current power plan you are using.
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I did. Nothing seemed to change it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Dual Core E2200 @ 2.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B-VM
    Memory
    4,00 GB (2.5 availible)
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG FLATTRON W2361V 23" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1080
    Hard Drives
    250 GB & 150 GB
    PSU
    Unknown
    Case
    Unknown
    Cooling
    Fanless CPU heatsink
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    A4-Tech X7 XL-750BF
    Internet Speed
    2mbit/512kbit
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