Automatic Log-out / Lock

William C · External Since: Jun 19, 2006 Posts: 3

Hello,

After countless hours searching online and into the depths of Vista, I've
nearly given up. I cannot figure out how to disable the occurrence of Windows
Vista Beta 2 automatically locking the computer after 10 minutes of
inactivity. I've completely disabled any sleep features, and the option
"require password after recovery from sleep", and nothing seems to do it.

In the process I've basically disabled every security feature present in
this new OS, just out of shear desperation. I display presentations that may
not have keyboard / mouse input for two hours, but the monitor is still being
viewed. I do not want the automatic log-out to occur at all.

I hope I've just overlooked some very simple adjustment, because I really
love Vista otherwise, despite its current kinks.

Sincerely,

William C

P.S. A big fat thanks to anyone in advance who can answer my question. Smile

Jimmy Brush · External Since: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 4

> I cannot figure out how to disable the occurrence of Windows
> Vista Beta 2 automatically locking the computer after 10 minutes of
> inactivity.

By default, the screen saver is set to come on after 10 minutes of
inactivity, which also causes your workstation to lock.

To disable the screensaver:

- Right-click on your desktop
- Click Personalize
- Click Screen Saver
- Click the drop-down box where it says Windows Logo, and select (None) from
the list
- Click OK

Is that what you needed?

- JB

Glide · External Since: Aug 05, 2006 Posts: 1

I have exactly the same problem, I watch TV in media center, and it
automatically keeps locking itself! SO ANOYING.

I have turned off every option I can find relating to sleep, screensavers,
power options.. still no go.

"William C" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> After countless hours searching online and into the depths of Vista, I've
> nearly given up. I cannot figure out how to disable the occurrence of Windows
> Vista Beta 2 automatically locking the computer after 10 minutes of
> inactivity. I've completely disabled any sleep features, and the option
> "require password after recovery from sleep", and nothing seems to do it.
>
> In the process I've basically disabled every security feature present in
> this new OS, just out of shear desperation. I display presentations that may
> not have keyboard / mouse input for two hours, but the monitor is still being
> viewed. I do not want the automatic log-out to occur at all.
>
> I hope I've just overlooked some very simple adjustment, because I really
> love Vista otherwise, despite its current kinks.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> William C
>
> P.S. A big fat thanks to anyone in advance who can answer my question. Smile

Michael Bell · External Since: Aug 11, 2006 Posts: 1

Gpedit.msc. You should be able to find a local security policy (probably
under Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Local Policies that should
help.

Michael Bell

"Glide" <Glide.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E11910FD-CD97-40E8-B258-B9181F53CB84@microsoft.com...
>I have exactly the same problem, I watch TV in media center, and it
> automatically keeps locking itself! SO ANOYING.
>
> I have turned off every option I can find relating to sleep, screensavers,
> power options.. still no go.
>
> "William C" wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> After countless hours searching online and into the depths of Vista, I've
>> nearly given up. I cannot figure out how to disable the occurrence of
>> Windows
>> Vista Beta 2 automatically locking the computer after 10 minutes of
>> inactivity. I've completely disabled any sleep features, and the option
>> "require password after recovery from sleep", and nothing seems to do it.
>>
>> In the process I've basically disabled every security feature present in
>> this new OS, just out of shear desperation. I display presentations that
>> may
>> not have keyboard / mouse input for two hours, but the monitor is still
>> being
>> viewed. I do not want the automatic log-out to occur at all.
>>
>> I hope I've just overlooked some very simple adjustment, because I really
>> love Vista otherwise, despite its current kinks.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> William C
>>
>> P.S. A big fat thanks to anyone in advance who can answer my question. Smile

JAY · External Since: Sep 20, 2006 Posts: 4

Yes, oh GOD, PLEASE, SOMEONE! What's the whole damn idea!? Vista, the best
system my eyes have ever seen, decided to lock my computer every time I leave
it. This even means that my wireless connection gets severed every time the
system does that, which seriously p****s me off, since I have a habit of
leaving the machine to do its downloading for me.
There is absolutely NO option anywhere to disable this. Someone help! And
please, no lame advice like "turn off screensaver" or "or configure power
plan". It's not there. Changing policy settings does not work either (no such
option available).

"William C" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> After countless hours searching online and into the depths of Vista, I've
> nearly given up. I cannot figure out how to disable the occurrence of Windows
> Vista Beta 2 automatically locking the computer after 10 minutes of
> inactivity. I've completely disabled any sleep features, and the option
> "require password after recovery from sleep", and nothing seems to do it.
>
> In the process I've basically disabled every security feature present in
> this new OS, just out of shear desperation. I display presentations that may
> not have keyboard / mouse input for two hours, but the monitor is still being
> viewed. I do not want the automatic log-out to occur at all.
>
> I hope I've just overlooked some very simple adjustment, because I really
> love Vista otherwise, despite its current kinks.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> William C
>
> P.S. A big fat thanks to anyone in advance who can answer my question. Smile

Steve Urbach · External Since: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 288

The Key word is "Never"
Never, Hibernate or Sleep if plugged in.
My monitor does go to blank after 10 minutes. No problems (I have
BOINC running).
Look at the "your" plans "Advanced" properties of Power options (it
hides, its blue), there is a setting for the wirelees there also.

On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:01:01 -0700, JAY
<JAY DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Yes, oh GOD, PLEASE, SOMEONE! What's the whole damn idea!? Vista, the best
>system my eyes have ever seen, decided to lock my computer every time I leave
>it. This even means that my wireless connection gets severed every time the
>system does that, which seriously p****s me off, since I have a habit of
>leaving the machine to do its downloading for me.
>There is absolutely NO option anywhere to disable this. Someone help! And
>please, no lame advice like "turn off screensaver" or "or configure power
>plan". It's not there. Changing policy settings does not work either (no such
>option available).
>
>"William C" wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> After countless hours searching online and into the depths of Vista, I've
>> nearly given up. I cannot figure out how to disable the occurrence of Windows
>> Vista Beta 2 automatically locking the computer after 10 minutes of
>> inactivity. I've completely disabled any sleep features, and the option
>> "require password after recovery from sleep", and nothing seems to do it.
>>
>> In the process I've basically disabled every security feature present in
>> this new OS, just out of shear desperation. I display presentations that may
>> not have keyboard / mouse input for two hours, but the monitor is still being
>> viewed. I do not want the automatic log-out to occur at all.
>>
>> I hope I've just overlooked some very simple adjustment, because I really
>> love Vista otherwise, despite its current kinks.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> William C
>>
>> P.S. A big fat thanks to anyone in advance who can answer my question. Smile

JAY · External Since: Sep 20, 2006 Posts: 4

Steve, thanks, but it doesn't work. You see, I had already reviewed every
power plan option, including the advanced ones. All that can be set to
"never" is set so (except display). However, the machine still gets locked by
Windows. It does NOT go to sleep or hibernate. It simply switches to the
log-on screen. Wireless connection gets severed in the process (set to
"Maximum Performance" under power plan). What is "BOINC"? Maybe its activity
prevents Windows from locking? I guess I could try using software to keep
Windows unlocked, but it just seems an inelegant solution...

"Steve Urbach" wrote:

> The Key word is "Never"
> Never, Hibernate or Sleep if plugged in.
> My monitor does go to blank after 10 minutes. No problems (I have
> BOINC running).
> Look at the "your" plans "Advanced" properties of Power options (it
> hides, its blue), there is a setting for the wirelees there also.

Steve Urbach · External Since: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 288

On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:51:02 -0700, JAY
<JAY DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>red in the process (set to
>"Maximum Performance" under power plan). What is "BOINC"? Maybe its activity
>prevents Windows from locking? I guess I could try using software to keep
>Windows unlocked, but it just seems an inelegant solution...
BOINC is the control for distributed computing projects such as SETI,
Rosetta, Simap...
No it will hibernate with BOINC running unless you change the
settings.
Something is logging you out. Maybe it is some long forgotton security
tool (that just started working :/ as planned)
I am out of guesses.

Oops one more.
Do you have a UPS? Maybe it is signalling a Hibernate.

Steve

JAY · External Since: Sep 20, 2006 Posts: 4

"Steve Urbach" wrote:

> On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:51:02 -0700, JAY
> <JAY DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >red in the process (set to
> >"Maximum Performance" under power plan). What is "BOINC"? Maybe its activity
> >prevents Windows from locking? I guess I could try using software to keep
> >Windows unlocked, but it just seems an inelegant solution...
> BOINC is the control for distributed computing projects such as SETI,
> Rosetta, Simap...
> No it will hibernate with BOINC running unless you change the
> settings.
> Something is logging you out. Maybe it is some long forgotton security
> tool (that just started working :/ as planned)
> I am out of guesses.
>
> Oops one more.
> Do you have a UPS? Maybe it is signalling a Hibernate.
>
> Steve

No, no UPS. Tell you what though- it stopped. REALLY weird. It's not locking
anymore, just like that. Maybe the power plan settings didn't register
earlier, I don't know. The system has its own secret life, obviously. Thatks
for all the suggestions anyway, it's nice to see people actually take notice.

Arianna · External Since: Nov 13, 2006 Posts: 1

Hi All!

Not sure if this will help, but it got rid of the locking screen for me....
Ok right click Desktop, then Personalization, then Screensavers, Screensaver
Settings and UNTICK the box that says *On Resume, display Logon Screen.

"JAY" wrote:

>
>
> "Steve Urbach" wrote:
>
> > On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:51:02 -0700, JAY
> > <JAY.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > >red in the process (set to
> > >"Maximum Performance" under power plan). What is "BOINC"? Maybe its activity
> > >prevents Windows from locking? I guess I could try using software to keep
> > >Windows unlocked, but it just seems an inelegant solution...
> > BOINC is the control for distributed computing projects such as SETI,
> > Rosetta, Simap...
> > No it will hibernate with BOINC running unless you change the
> > settings.
> > Something is logging you out. Maybe it is some long forgotton security
> > tool (that just started working :/ as planned)
> > I am out of guesses.
> >
> > Oops one more.
> > Do you have a UPS? Maybe it is signalling a Hibernate.
> >
> > Steve
>
> No, no UPS. Tell you what though- it stopped. REALLY weird. It's not locking
> anymore, just like that. Maybe the power plan settings didn't register
> earlier, I don't know. The system has its own secret life, obviously. Thatks
> for all the suggestions anyway, it's nice to see people actually take notice.

antonseidler · Joined: Jul 02, 2009 Posts: 1

You can try using ScreenPass (http://screenpass.net)

ScreenPass automatically Logout idle workstation after administrator
defined idle period has exceeded.

Works under XP and Vista.

pbthbthbth · Joined: Sep 27, 2009 Posts: 1

Hey, I had the same problem and I think I figured it out: EVEN IF YOUR SCREENSAVER IS SET TO NONE, the "On resume, display logon screen" being checked on your OTHER screensaver options will apparently still log you off after the specified number of minutes. You have to momentarily select another screensaver to change it since it's grayed out under "None." It defies common sense, but it worked for me.

kidz13 · Joined: Nov 22, 2009 Posts: 1

I figured out a solution that works for me. If you set your screensaver for an arbitrarily large amount, I set mine to 4000 minutes. Than it waits that long for it to lock.