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Password out of standby
Name: bunkster71 Date: August 21, 2008 at 11:25:41 Pacific OS: windows xp CPU/Ram: 504 mb Product: inspiron 1300
Comment:
My computer is requiring my password everytime the screen saver comes on. It never did that before and I am really unsure how it happened. I have the option set for no password out of standby in the properties/screen saver/power menu you get to by right clicking on the desktop, but this has not stopped it. the box that comes up to enter the password in says "Windows XP" I just can not figure out how to disable it.
Name: Badmanrc Date: August 21, 2008 at 11:34:29 Pacific
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Im haven't used XP in a long time so im trying to recall from memory. I don't think this is the same thing that you have tried but im not positive. Try this:
Name: bunkster71 Date: August 21, 2008 at 11:42:40 Pacific
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That is what I have tried already. The box is not checked. Also it does not return me to the welcome screen, its a box that comes up asking for the password. at the top of the box it says Windows xp.
Bunkster
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Response Number 3
Name: Tubesandwires Date: August 21, 2008 at 11:43:22 Pacific
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The password requirement may be appearing because of a setting for your screen saver.
RIGHT click on a blank area of you desktop screen, choose Properties (goes to Display Properties) - click on the Screen Saver tab. If you have a screen saver enabled, make sure there is nothing in the box beside On resume, password protect. If there is, click on it to remove it.
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Response Number 4
Name: bunkster71 Date: August 21, 2008 at 11:48:33 Pacific
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Well how bout that!!!! something as simple as that! didnt even know that option was there! That did it! thank you so much!! Been trin to figure that out for a week now!!
Bunkster
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Response Number 5
Name: Tubesandwires Date: August 21, 2008 at 12:17:47 Pacific
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That's good to hear!
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Response Number 6
Name: bunkster71 Date: August 21, 2008 at 12:24:43 Pacific
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Thanks again for the help
Bunkster
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Response Number 7
Name: Badmanrc Date: August 21, 2008 at 13:31:00 Pacific
Reply:
Hahaha, the solution to the problem is what I thought you were already trying. Thats why I told you the other thing. lol. Good to hear you figured it out.
Summary: I was wondering if anyone out there knows of a way to get Windows to come out of Standby by moving the mouse, or clicking, or heck, even pressing a key on the keyboard? I'm just kinda curious, becaus...
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