Desktop password protection

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willow737

Dec 12, 2007, 10:33 AM

Hi

Can you tell me the best way to password protect desktop without using additional software
So that when I leave my pc for say 10 minute:confused: s the screen becomes "locked down"

Thanks

ScottGem

Dec 12, 2007, 10:34 AM

What version of Windows? Generally if you use a screen saver and se it for 10 minutes and password protect it that should be sufficient.

NeedKarma

Dec 12, 2007, 10:34 AM

Set the screensaver to 10 minutes and enable the "On Resume, password Protect" option.

willow737

Dec 12, 2007, 10:59 AM

What version of Windows? Generally if you use a screen saver and se it for 10 minutes and password protect it that should be sufficient.

Thanks

Windows xp version 2

Applied password and however just by hitting "enter" key it took me straight to the desktop !

I am obviously doing something stupid

ScottGem

Dec 12, 2007, 11:22 AM

Do you have a password on the User account? If not you need to set one. Open Control Panel and go to Users.