Re: lock computer option

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From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 08/06/04 

Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 08:08:33 -0700

Dean wrote:

> hi,
> i hope someone can help. previously, when my computer
> switched over to the screensaver and one came back to use
> it, it would bring them to the XP welcome screen. now, im
> getting an "unlock computer" message box instead of the
> blue screen although that option is turned on in user
> accounts. anyone know?

In the Display Properties applet (Control Panel) on the Screensaver tab,
uncheck the box that says "On resume, password protect".

Malke 

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