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Auto log off of users

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by corsairjet

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I would like to configure NT to automatically log off users who are idle for a specified period of time through the use of a screen saver. I don't want to lock their accounts. I want to have other users be able to logon after the previous user has been logged off. Does anyone know a good way to set this up?

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by b_caisse

The resource Kit (Supp 4) has the WinExit screen saver, which will log a user off after a specified period of inactivity.
If a non-administrative user attemps to use the WinExit screen saver, they receive:

Error encountered while creating registry key. Make sure you have set values
and create subkey permissions.
To allow then to use the screen saver, use regedt32 to navigate to:
HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\IniFileMapping\Control.ini

Use Security / Permissions to click on Everyone and select Special Access in the Type of Access drop-down list box. Check Set Value and Create Subkey and click OK and OK.

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