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More info?)
Joe Rookie wrote:
> Sure, based on Eduardo's answer, you can setup auto-logon, but then all
> someone needs to do to get around your screen saver is pull the power cord
> on your PC, and it'll automatically logon ... Add the password for logon and
> password protect your screen saver unless there is some severe underlying
> business reason which precludes either ...
>
> "Bill C" <BillC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E6CB18CE-852B-441A-A7AA-8FB9B01104AB@microsoft.com...
>
>>is there any way i could have a password for my screensaver, but not have
>
> one
>
>>when i turn my computer on.
>>thanks
>>Bill
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Right, I should have mentioned the security risk involved in activating
the auto logon feature.
You may also consider alternate login software packages that allow for
that kind of functionality without compromising security.
Eduardo