new to windows 7

robhughes01010 · 30 Sep 2011

when using my computer, if i leave it for 20 seconds, the computer locks itself and i have to input my password again, how do i change the frequency of this happening?
thanks.

logicearth · 30 Sep 2011

Go into Power Management.

Corrine · 30 Sep 2011

Hi, robhughes01010. Welcome to Seven Forums!

In addition to the wide range of tutorials here at Seven Forums, being new to Windows 7, you will find a lot of helpful tips in Windows 7 Help & How-to.

The topic at Sleep and hibernation: frequently asked questions includes instructions on preventing your computer from automatically sleeping or hibernating. Expand the section, "How can I prevent my computer from automatically sleeping or hibernating?".

whs · 30 Sep 2011

And I would get rid of the password (I have never used one for the OS). I think it is pretty useless - unless Corrine says otherwise,

boohbah · 30 Sep 2011

you wouldn't think it useless if you had teenagers and toddlers Wolfgang. i couldn't rest easy without it.

whs · 30 Sep 2011

boohbah said:

you wouldn't think it useless if you had teenagers and toddlers Wolfgang. i couldn't rest easy without it.

Yeah, did not think of that. My "toddlers" are 46 and 35.