Never Log Out


  1. Posts : 10
    Windows 7
       #1

    Never Log Out


    Is there a way to configure Windows 7 to stay logged
    in to the user account indefinitely? How? Thx, Gus
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  2. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    Hi,

    In what way do you mean? When you log into Windows 7 that's it. You're logged in untill such time that you choose to log out again.

    Please give a scenario to explain your exact intention :)


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  3. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #3

    With many updates you will encounter an automatic logg-off. That is unavoidable and required to configure the updates.
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  4. Posts : 10
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    RE: Never Log Out


    Yes, perhaps I wasnt clear. When Im logged in as a user, but the
    system the system is idle for a time, it goes back to the login screen
    where I have to click on the user icon and enter a password if set
    to get back to the Windows desktop. Id like to stay logged in and
    on the desktop. This is a home system and theres no security issue.

    I am referring to Windows login, and not to the monitor feature to
    go to energy saving mode, and not to system shutdown or reboot.

    Thx, Gus
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  5. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    The option you're looking for is in the Screen Saver options

    Screen Saver Password Protection -Enable or Disable

    Never Log Out-capture.png
       Note
    Right-click desktop -> 'Personalize' -> 'Screen Saver'


    Just make sure that the 'On resume, display logon screen' is un-checked.
    Last edited by Brink; 08 Nov 2010 at 09:45. Reason: added link ;)
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  6. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    It's also worth noting that it doesn't technically log you out, it just asks for the current user password
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  7. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #7

    I believe this is what your after.

    Password - Require on Wakeup

    1st : Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options\"require a password on wakeup"
    2nd : under password protection on wakeup click on - change settings that are currently unavailable
    3rd : click on Dont require a password, then click on save changes.
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  8. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #8

    Glhs958 said:
    I believe this is what your after.
    1st : Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options\"require a password on wakeup"
    2nd : under password protection on wakeup click on - change settings that are currently unavailable
    3rd : click on Dont require a password, then click on save changes.
    Nice first post :)
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  9. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #9

    Orbital Shark said:
    It's also worth noting that it doesn't technically log you out, it just asks for the current user password
    Yep, absolutely. It's basically like locking the system when you walk away in a corproate environment, except it is done at a timed interval. It's a simple change in your screensaver settings. I have my home system set to turn off the display after 20 minutes, but that's it.
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