GP Locking Screen Saver

From: Tom (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/05/04 

Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 11:13:40 -0700

Hi,

   If you don't configure the "Screen Saver Executable
Name" option, users can choose thier own screensaver. They
can also shut it off, by choosing "none" by the way.

            Tom
>-----Original Message-----
>When we implemented the locking screen saver in a Global
Policy, so that
>workstations time out after x minutes of inactivity, the
users lost the
>ability to specify what screen saver to get.
>
>Within Windows 2000, is it possible to activate a Global
Policy to implement
>the locking timeout, but still allow the user to specify
the screen saver
>(i.e. marquee, blank, starfield, etc.)
>
>
>.
>

Relevant Pages

  • GP Locking Screen Saver
    ... When we implemented the locking screen saver in a Global Policy, ... workstations time out after x minutes of inactivity, the users lost the ... ability to specify what screen saver to get. ... is it possible to activate a Global Policy to implement ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.group_policy)
  • Re: Screensaver lockout in Group Policy
    ... What exact policy setting are you working with? ... off of the top of my head I think you are saying you 'lock the workstation' ... In policy you have "Hide Screen Saver", which hides the screen saver tab ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.group_policy)
  • Re: Loopback processing not working
    ... Well you could just deny the right to apply the policy for the screen saver ... I understand that loopback processing within a policy is the route to go ... Policy Setting ... Password protect the screen saver Enabled ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)
  • Re: Reverting GPO settings back to Default
    ... Well, keep in mind that Screen Saver policy is per-user, so if the user account isn't moving to a different OU as well, then nothing is going to change for that user, regardless of where their laptop computer account resides. ... Speed Group Policy Troubleshooting with the NEW GPHealth Reporter tool at http://www.sdmsoftware.com/products.php ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.group_policy)
  • RE: ScreenSaver timeout problem via GPO
    ... Number of Seconds to wait to enable the Screen Saver = Enabled at 0 Seconds ... give you some facts about these laptops so you know the situation. ... This policy is not enforced so if a lower OU blocks inheritance it ... loopback processing and it would still run if in the correct order. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)