Re: Auto Log Off

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From: RandyH (rhasby_at_execpc.com)
Date: 02/20/04 

Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:46:56 -0600

"XPUser123" <tracyfoxwhite@aol.com> wrote in message
news:3919BA7A-3887-411D-861E-BE567AB000F6@microsoft.com...
> How do tell my computer to stop logging me out of windows automatically?

A little more information may be required, but it sounds like you are being
asked to log back in after your system comes out of standby or out of screen
saver mode. There are two check box's to look at, if the problem occurs
after you come out of the screen saver, simply uncheck the box that says 'On
resume, password protect' (this is in your Display Properties->Screen Saver
tab). If this is happening after your system comes out of standby, go to
your Power Options Properties' Advanced tab and un-check the box marked
'Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby'. The Power Options
Properties can be accessed from the Power... button on the Screen Saver tab
in Display Properties.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Windows Logs off automatically.
    ... Most likely either the screen saver or power options are configured to require credentials to resume. ... Go to the Screen Saver tab and see if "On resume, password protect" is checked. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Darn Standby... Computer Beginner Needs Help!
    ... Remove the check mark from the box next to "On resume, ... In Power Options, click on the Advanced tab. ... when computer resumes from standby". ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Windows xp Standby and Hibernation problem
    ... In power options there is suppose to be a Hibernation Tab and Standby Tab ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: screensaver timeout to lock workstation
    ... If you don't have that option on the screen saver you want ... go to Power Options in Control Panel - Advanced ... Tab and select "Prompt for password when computer ... "Bryce" wrote ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Computer never goes into standby
    ... Start, Control Panel, Power Options. ... Is Standby set to Never? ... specify a standby time with: ... The screen saver works fine, and the time I select does'nt influence ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)