how do I activate PC lock through group policy?

[0bs]

Hello all,

Got a question. I have an active directory network, windows 2003 servers, win2k and XP clients. I want client PCs to automatically lock after about 30 min. of idle time. users will then be prompted to enter username and password to unlock PC. Is it possible to do this through group policy?. i know you can do this using the screensavers options in group policy and password protecting it. I'll like to avoid enabling screensavers.

All help greatly appreciated.

 

[rye8261]

The only way i know to do this is through the screen saver lock. Just a question, why dont you want to enable screen savers?

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[0bs]

Rye...i want to avoid screensavers because i have a network application that sometimes become unstable once screensaver activates.

 

[rye8261]

You can look at this thread:

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=926727

Maybe the links bcastner provided will help.

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