Time out for auto logoff

[kevinv]

I can't remember how to set or reset the length of time before the system automatically logs you off Windows. Anybody?

[snowmonkey]

you got MBA, MCSD, MCT, and you can't remember

try Run/ gpedit.msc Computer configuration / Windows Setting / Security Setting / Account Lockout policy.


cheers

[kevinv]

Isn't there a setting somewhere in windows without going to DOS?

[LooseChippings]

It isn't in DOS ...

Start >run > gpedit.msc > etc ...

[kevinv]

Okay, whatever it is, I tried it. Couldn't find anything about my situation. I thought sure it was some setting in the user set up. Any more ideas?

[blizey]

In Control Panel>Power Options, you can set the time at which your computer will go into "Standby". Maybe that is what you're looking for?

[kevinv]

Is it the Hibernate feature? I'm not sure. There's no place to adjust length of time for it, either.

I don't mind the hibernation, but I'd like to adjust the time. I can't find anything in the register for it.

I'm stumped. Maybe there isn't anything that adjusts the time; maybe it's just the way it is.

[snowmonkey]

kevinv, tell us what are you trying to do exactly, may be someone could find a way around it for you.

cheers

[kevinv]

when I leave my computer it will eventually time out and I have to log back on to windows; you know, click on my name and give it a password.

What I'm trying to do is make it longer before it times out.

[crayme]

Has anyone figured this out? I am having the same problem.
I am not sure what I changed on my Windows XP machine, but for someone reason, if my PC is idle for about 5 minutes it automatically logs me off to the log on screen. Have to click on my account and enter password again.

Any advice appreciated.

Cory

[LooseChippings]

Are either of you working with XP Pro?

Are you working in a corporate environment with system administrators?

What actually happens ...

Does the screen go blank?

Does a screen saver kick in?

[crayme]

Originally posted by LooseChippings
Are either of you working with XP Pro?

Are you working in a corporate environment with system administrators?

What actually happens ...

Does the screen go blank?

Does a screen saver kick in?

Hello, thanks for the response.

I am using Windows XP Professional at home.

I dont have a network, just 1 PC on Cable internet.

What happens is this..

I log on my account, start doing whatever.

As long as I am active(ie..browsing, moving the mouse, anything) all is fine. If I leave the computer for a few minutes or stop moving the mouse for more than a few minutes, then XP logs me off to the Log on screen. I have to click on my account and enter password again to log back on.


Cory

[LooseChippings]

What are your settings for ..

Screensaver?

Power Saving?

Hibernate?

[crayme]

Originally posted by LooseChippings
What are your settings for ..

Screensaver?

Power Saving?

Hibernate?

Screen saver disabled,

Power Saving is disabled

Hibernation disabled.

I have always kept those disabled as they are not something I care to use. this is really making me /boggle. This just started recently.

I can play games w/o it logging me off to the login screen, I can surf the web etc, but if I bring up an article to read and dont use mouse/keyboard, it logs me off withing a few minutes.

[Donzilla]

Check your screen saver settings carefully.

They differ from user to user.

On the Display Properties > Screen Saver tab, there is a little check box next to:

"On resume, display Welcome screen."

I believe that this may be the culprit.

Cheers