User is Locked


  1. foxint
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    Wind 7 Pro 64-bit
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    User is Locked


    hi Guys

    Another stupid question form Down Under.

    When I leave my PC for a while... the screen goes black and when I try to start it by moving the mouse .. it says I am LOCKED.

    This really annoyes me... how can you fix this??

    regards
    Dan
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  3. Dwarf
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    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
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    Hi Dan,

    This can be fixed by changing your power plan settings. See Power Plan Settings - Change and, for the password issue, Password - Require on Wakeup
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  4. foxint
    Posts : 102
    Wind 7 Pro 64-bit
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    Mate

    Thanks.... the forum works... fantastic.
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  6. Dwarf
    Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
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    You're welcome. :)
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