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    willow737 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 12, 2007, 11:33 AM
    Desktop password protection
    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
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    Dec 12, 2007, 11:34 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.
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    Dec 12, 2007, 11:34 AM
    Set the screensaver to 10 minutes and enable the "On Resume, password Protect" option.
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    Dec 12, 2007, 11:59 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ScottGem
    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
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    Dec 12, 2007, 12:22 PM
    Do you have a password on the User account? If not you need to set one. Open Control Panel and go to Users.
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