B.5. Lab B.5: Turn on a Screensaver Password for Windows XP

This lab requires a Windows XP workstation.

All workstations should require authentication after a time of nonuse. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this protection is to use a screensaver that requires a password to exit:

  1. Choose Start Control Panel Display.

  2. Click the Screensaver tab and choose a screensaver.

  3. Set the wait duration to 30 minutes, or whatever is appropriate for your firm.

  4. Check the box labeled On Resume, Password Protect. Click OK to exit the Display applet.

  5. Exit Control ...

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