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by semitchell

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I have 3 user who logon to a stant alone computer.
Using windows xp Pro. Only one user....windows logsoff automatically after no activity. Why....This user has more rights then the other users as well.
The Screen saver password is off.
Help please...

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by bfilmfan

Do you mean the user's domain session is logged off?

Or are they logged off from the local XP workstation?

by yurievilrulerofearth

It's perfectly normal in Windows XP for the pc to go back to a login screen after a screen saver. However, the user should not be automatically logged off. Check to see if, when it next happens, there is a notice underneath his name that says he is already logged in. If there is, you're fine. Off the top of my head, I don't remember how to turn off this "feature", but it should be somewhere in the control panel, and is probably accessible by right-clicking the desktop and going to the tab where you normally change screensavers.

If he is truly logged out, then your problem is different.

by mjfoley

I have to control a teenagers access to the computer, when the computer is IDLE for an x minutes I want the screensaver to activate and the system locked, I want them to HAVE to sign back in to continue. The screen saver is activating, and the box is checked, but when the keyboard or mouse is used it does not go to the sign in screen.

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