Override lock workstation

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.security (More info?)

Hi,

If you have permissions on your computer to do this here is how you can
disable locking of your computer.

On your PC right click on desktop and select properties. Select Screen Saver
tab and remove the check mark next to "On resume, password protect". If you
need, also disable the screen saver.

If you want to use a group policy to configure your system(s) use policy
under User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel ->
Display and set the policy named "Password protect the screen saver" to
"Disable"

I hope this helps you out.

--
Mike
Microsoft MVP - Windows Security

<google.matthew@mattandsarah.org.uk> wrote in message
news:1105649683.689933.279150@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> Hi
>
> My company's domain policy causes my workstation to lock when not in
> use, which appears very sensible.
>
> However, I have developed a MS access app which creates documents and
> e-mails them. This process takes around 8 hours to complete. I am
> using the ClickYes application from Expresssoft to override the Outlook
> warning message. However, once my workstation has locked to the
> ctrl-alt-delete stage this application cannot run properly.
>
> Does anyone know of an application that will enable me to keep my
> workstation "live" through this period, for example by creating
> similated mouse movements or keystrokes (or similar)?
>
> In case anyone is worried about security, I have had this cleared by my
> IT colleagues, as I will leave the machine running from within a locked
> room, so the potential for risk is minimised.
> Any useful pointers gratefully received!
>
> Matt
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.security (More info?)

"Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote:

> tab and remove the check mark next to "On resume,
> password protect". If you need, also disable the screen
> saver.

To add, if this option is disabled (grayed out), the company's GPO (AD
domain policy) may have prevented this as well. Even though you may have a
workaround, GPO will reapply itself routinely (typically 90 min for non-DCs),
and can still unfortunately break your application.

Better speak with your AD administrator to find a permanent solution e.g.
separate GPO for you and/or your machine.

Do let us know if this helps. Thanks!