Using a Screen Saver

A screen saver can provide a nice little respite from your work, as well as some privacy. If you work with other people, you might not want them to be able to read your screen, albeit unintentionally, any time your computer is unattended. To prevent anyone from using your computer—but still allow network access to it—when you’re away from your desk, you can use the password option. You’ll need sign in to Windows Vista using your password when you’re ready to get back to work.

Choose a Screen Saver

  1. Click the Start button, type pers in the Search box, click Personalization, and then click Screen Saver in the Personalization window ...

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