XP Screensaver LOCKS Computer

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DRKLINKX7 wrote:

>
> I have a very annoying situation here... My PC Screensaver, whenever
> the SS acitvates, instead of the welcome screen where users can log
> in..... its a Log-In window that says something like "this computer
> has been locked, only the Admin can unlock it." The guest ACC has no
> PW but only the admin can unlock it. I can unlock it cause i am the
> Admin, but if other people try to log in, it wont let them. Its very
> annoying because if they want the welcome screen, they have to restart
> the computer. How can I turn this computer locking feature off? I want
> to be able to walk away from my computer without worrying that no one
> will be able to use it until I get home and unlock it.
>
>
On the Screensaver tab in the Display applet (Control Panel) uncheck the
box that requires users to enter a password after the screensaver
activates.

Malke
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