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  bullet How to lock your computer using the screen saver

Posted in : Maintenance  |  Posted by : Cristina Mailat
August 10th, 2008 |

The computer lock can be achived in many ways, here is bellow an example which is using the native screen saver possibilities. For a more professional option check the 14 days trial of the usb lock software and folder lock software.

Bellow you find the procedure for installing a password-protected screen saver. Please make sure you have selected a screensaver and it is set to start within 15 minutes of inactivity.

Step 1 - Right click anywhere on your desktop (except on an icon) which will display the following panel:
System Lock Screen 1

Step 2 - Highlight the <Properties> selection (as shown above ) and click it with your left mouse button.
This will display the following panel:
System Lock Screen 2

Step 3 - Click on the <Screen Saver> tab on the upper center of this panel.
Pick a screen saver from the screen saver drop down list (highlighted in green).
System Lock Screen 3

Step 5 - Select a <Wait> time of 15 minutes or less by clicking on the up and down arrows in the <Wait> box.

Step 6 - Click on the <On resume, password protect> check box.


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