Need to log in automatically x minutes after logoff

[feenst]

I have some workstations set up to log in automatically on startup. Users of these workstations might also want to log in using their own domain credentials.

I want users to be able to log off and log in using their own credentials. I would also like for the system to log in automatically after a set period of time following a logoff.

Is there some option in Windows that can set the system to log in automatically after a period of inactivity at the logon screen?

 

[Sub Styler]

AFAIK there is no such feature built in! It would be a security risk, autologon is only possible at boot up.

Only way I can think of is to use AutoHotKey or similar to create an .exe that would perform the logon you desire from the logon screen (wont be able to test yet though) then rename this to a .scr then enable the welcome screen - screen saver (see here) and set your logon macro as the screen saver....

Havent tried it but I think I will now

 

[Sub Styler]

Ok gave that a try and it was a total FAIL!

Made my script (extremely basic, probably too basic), saved it as a screen saver, got it to run at the logon screen but instead of just sending the keys to the logon screen it loads a blank screen. I can then get an AutoHotKey script UI (which is blank) to pop up if I hit Esc or return to the welcome screen by hitting ctrl alt del.

Send {Right}{Right}{Enter}
SendInput {password}
Send {Enter}
Return

 

[Sub Styler]

This would probably be easier to achive with traditional style Ctrl+alt+del logon screen as it has a readable window title to instruct AutoHotKey to work in.

But i'm going to bed now....

 

[feenst]

I don't think sending keystrokes or trying to log in is going to work.

I think a better option is trying to get the system to restart after a period of inactivity.