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by krkilgore

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For security purpose, is there a way to set an auto lcok workstation? I have a windows 2003 domain and would like to have the 60 pcs attached to the network log out or lock after inactivity.

Thanks much

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by huoml

Screensaver will not work? I am sure you can create a GPO that sets the screensaver to be on after nn minutes of inactivity and require a password to 'exit' screensaver.

To be sure, users do not turn off screensaver, create a GPO to disable user's ability to change screensaver options.

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by krkilgore

That will work. I was hoping for a way globally to set the screensaver as not to visit 60 plus workstations.

Any idea?

by huoml

that is where the GPO could be set and applied, centrally.

If I remember right, create a SS policy and apply that policy to the OU that contains the users. There are thre or four settings that need to be setup for the GPO to work properly.

Search Google groups for how to enable/configure SS with GPO and you will find lots of posts.

edited: added more info

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by mikester31

Is there a better way to do this without using the screen saver? The screen saver works until the user has to change their password, then they have to change the password in the screen saver as well. Is there a local policy or a script that can lock the workstation after a certain amount of inactivity?

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