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by rgn networking

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This network that I am working with is in a domain, with a policy that enforce a Screen Saver and automatic lock out of the account after 20 minutes. Windows Server 2003 and Vista.

When the Vista workstation locks out, a different user with a different username, cannot log in, because the previous user still has an active session in place. How do I get around this? Ideally, I would like the computer to automatically log off after "x" minutes.

I have tried setting up a script with winexit.scr, inserted into the workstations system32 folder. I created a script that only affects a specific group of users. This script has Screen Saver, Timeout, and Executable Name (winexit.scr) all enabled in Group Policy. With it enabled, this policy is not working.

Any ideas?

Thanks

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by rob miners

Managing Windows Vista Group Policy (Part 1)

http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Managing-Windows-Vista-Group-Policy-Part1.html

Managing Windows Vista Group Policy (Part 2)

http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Managing-Windows-Vista-Group-Policy-Part2.html

Managing Windows Vista Group Policy (Part 3)

http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Managing-Windows-Vista-Group-Policy-Part3.html

Group Policy Settings Reference Windows Vista

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=41dc179b-3328-4350-ade1-c0d9289f09ef&displaylang=en

Windows Server Group Policy

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/grouppolicy/default.aspx

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by rob miners

Update for Windows Small Business Server 2003: Windows Vista and Outlook 2007 compatibility (KB 926505)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9bf2f1e4-1b2c-471b-a284-e0c8c169fac3&displaylang=en

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