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    XP screensaver password

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ConfusedCollegeGuy, Jun 10, 2006.

  1. ConfusedCollegeGuy

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    on windows ME, you can make your computer prompt you for a password when your screensaver comes on, to return to windows. how can you do this for xp? i tried using the little check box on the screen saver selector where it says on resume, password protect, with no luck
     
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    you have to have a password for your user account activated. The screensaver uses the password on the active user's account to get back into windows.
     
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    do you have a windows password already setup?
     
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    i have a windows password set, but when i checked the box and applied it, it never asked me for anything when i came back to the computer :-\
     
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    when you boot your laptop, does it ask for your password? or do you have set to do the quick login with password remember. You might have to disable "fast user switching"
     
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    yep, i have to enter the password whenever i sign onto windows
     
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    do you have fast user switching enable (should find that under accounts in the control panel)... i'm just searching for suggestions, and that seems to be one of the biggest solutions. You supposedly have to have fast user switching disable.
     
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    hm, i just reapplied it, restarted, and now it's working
    weird!
    thanks guys
     
    ConfusedCollegeGuy, Jun 10, 2006
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