hi how do i turn off

david_cougar

when my computer is idle for lets say 3 mins i have to keep entering my password. think its some new download from windows

Richie-from-the-Boro

- power saving, default setting is password on, switch it off ; / or /
- screen saver, you have checked the box for ' on resume, display logon screen ' uncheck the box

Richie-from-the-Boro

Richie-from-the-Boro wrote: »

- power saving, default setting is password on, switch it off ; / or /
- screen saver, you have checked the box for ' on resume, display logon screen ' uncheck the box

Bump for david cougar. did you get it sorted my friend ?

david_cougar

thanks but know need idiots guide....pls

Bowling_4_Gold

Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > under Power Options, press Change what the Power Buttons do > select 'Don't require a Password' under the Password Protection on Wakeup option > click Save Changes > close window

(assuming you're running Vista/7)

david_cougar

thanks will try