Re: screensaver password help needed
From: Sharon F (sharonfDEL_at_ETEmvps.org)
Date: 02/26/04
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:43:28 -0600
On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 07:39:21 -0800, Tony V wrote:
> I would like to set up a screensaver password, but when
> I go to control panel, then display, then screensaver,
> there is no option to set a screensaver password. The
> only option is "on resume, display welcome screen". I'd
> really like to password the computer using the
> screensaver....need some help!!! I used to use Windows
> 98, and that had the option to set a password. Is this
> not available in Win XP?
> .
In XP, the "screensaver password" is the account password for the user that
is currently logged on. You can use the "on resume" setting. Or you could
use Windows key + L to lock the work station. That screen uses the Win 2000
logon prompt instead of the welcome screen.
-- Sharon F MS MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
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