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auto-log off after inactivity
Name: t_habrock Date: June 24, 2005 at 13:13:01 Pacific OS: Windows XP Professional CPU/Ram: P3 750/ 254 MB
Comment:
I need to set-up our server so that if a user leaves his work station logged on to the server on our local network, the system will automatically log him out and require re-authentication after a set period of inactivity.
I don't want his programs or processes to be shut down, only his accoutn to be locked.
I keep searching Microsoft.com and find NOTHING!!!
Name: consultor Date: June 24, 2005 at 15:49:39 Pacific
Reply:
set his screensaver to require login and give it a time limit. :)
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Response Number 2
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: June 25, 2005 at 13:45:02 Pacific
Reply:
If there is a forced logoff, the programs/processes will indeed be closed/stopped. consultor is right. set a password to kick on after 15 minutes or so, and require a password to unlock it.
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Response Number 3
Name: Dirty_Sanchez Date: June 25, 2005 at 18:11:58 Pacific
Reply:
you can do this (the screen saver) as well as the forced log off through GPO
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Response Number 4
Name: t_habrock Date: June 30, 2005 at 09:57:19 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks, that worked!
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Response Number 5
Name: chads Date: July 22, 2005 at 14:50:55 Pacific
Reply:
Can you set individual workstations to auto logoff using GPO with no domain?
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