HOW TO :
GROUP POLICY TO LOCK USER SCREEN AFTER INACTIVITY (IDEAL TIME)
Server:Windows Server 2012
Client: Windows 7
Today one of my client asked me if their computer could be auto locked after certain amount of ideal time. So here is what I did to apply the settings.I have seen people using task scheduler and batch file to do this but I find this much more easier to apply.
Today one of my client asked me if their computer could be auto locked after certain amount of ideal time. So here is what I did to apply the settings.I have seen people using task scheduler and batch file to do this but I find this much more easier to apply.
FIX :
1. On your Domain Controller, Open Group Policy Management console
( Windows + R and "gpmc.msc" )
2. Create Group policy using your desire name
3. Edit your policy
4. Navigate to User Configuration \ Policies \ Control panel \ Personalization
5. Edit the following 4 settings
Enable screen saver - Enable
Password protect the screen saver - Enable
Screen saver time out - Enable, Your desire ideal period
Force specific screen saver - Enable , blank path
6. Apply the Group policy to your desire Organizational Unit
Good Luck !!
6. Apply the Group policy to your desire Organizational Unit
Good Luck !!
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