Re: Screen shuts off and requires user selection before restarting.

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From: Abel Diaz (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/30/05


Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 09:42:00 -0800

You need to go into Control Panel, Power Options, and
click on the Advanced tab. Now uncheck the box next to
Prompt For Password When Computer Resumes From Standby.

>-----Original Message-----
>I've just installed dotnetframework and now, when the
screen shuts
>down when left alone, a mouse movement brings up a
screen in which I
>have to click on a user button to get back to where I
left off.
>
>How do I return the system to 'normal' where the mouse
movement
>immediately restores the status quo.
>
>Grrrr
>.
>



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