Password For Xp

sk84zer0

<div class="IPBDescription">how do i do it?</div> Ok i was wondering how to put a password on my comp, like when the screensaver is on and the mouse moves it asks for a password. Cause i just got home and my dad was like...Why do u leave ur internet on when ur not using it? Hackers will hack into ur comp and destroy it!!. ugh my dad is pathetic...
But anyways how do i password it?

DizzyOne

I dont know it in english (got dutch win <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif'><!--endemo-->) but anyways there is an option where u can secure ur screensaver with a password
and yes its that easy :/ (sry cant really help ya here)

[edit] nvm it seems that winXp doesnt have that option in the desktop options, it had it with win98 tho <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'><!--endemo--> [/edit]

Silver_Fox

you can also set a password when your computer boots up, during the POST.

its in your Bios somewhere (hit delete while computer is booting, usualy after the beep).

Dont muck around with the other settings though .. you could seriously screw over your PC.

(and don't forget your password either <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo--> )

sk84zer0

I alrdy passworded the log on screen to my comp, but i want to know how to make it ask for a password after the mouse moves while on its screensaver.

ScareCrow

On my Display Settings(Right click desktop---> Properties----->Screen Savers Tab) for the screensaver right next to the amount of time I want the ScreenSaver to come on it says "On Resume, Password Protect" with a little checkbox. I assume the password it puts is the one for the account you are using.

Hope it helps.

TychoCelchuuu

Silly people. In XP, right click on your desktop, go to properties, hit the screen saver tab, then check the "On resume, display welcome screen" box. When you move the mouse, the welcome/log in screen will be there. From there you just password your account and tah da!

Talesin

Well, on my laptop I just go to G/K->System Settings->Screensaver and check the 'Require password for deactivation' box. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->

JediYoshi

Speaking of passwording, anyone know how to just lock your computer in whatever state it is? (metiphorically)

sk84zer0

I dunno jediyoshi, but err who is that in ur sig its been bugging me for a LONG time.