Resolved Quick ? on Win 7 premium

I have spent some time cleaning my existing OS in preparation for Win 7.
Now that I have Win 7 installed and is up and runnning why does it log off after I walk away from it for 20-30minutes?
I come back to the computer and have to enter password again. Is there a quick fix for an ol timer like me?

 

Hi borntogolf,

Let's check to see if you have a screensaver logon:

startmenu>search line>type password

when list comes up choose "set screensaver password "

when option box pops up uncheck the option "on resume display logon "

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If the above isn't it, in the list using the startmenu>search>type "password "

There will be a line entitled Power Options: "require a password when computer wakes "

click it
>put a tick in "don't require password on wakeup "

 

Thanks for your quick response. I got a lot to learn with Win7 so I may be back.

 

Hi again born2golf,

The above is just one way to change/check or reset these options, and may be dependent upon how you have the special search/find/run line set, uac security and user privileges set.

If the above routes don't work for you we may have to try a more complicated route.

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That being said and realizing you are new to windows 7, allow me to pass along 2 links to sites I have found most useful. Our site being among these of course. Here they are:

http://www.howtogeek.com/tag/windows-7/

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/257-windows-7-tutorial-index-2.html#post1079

Windows 7 is a great operating system but may have a learning curve. There is a lot to explore. I hope you enjoy it.

 

Joined seven forum yesterday and will check out "How to geek" later.
Thanks again as your first tip worked and I am now a happy camper.
Have a great week and keep smiling ....it makes people wonder what you have been up too!

 

Hope I catch you before you run away,

Can you edit your post to change the title of the topic to a more specific post title, such as "need to disable password ", or similar. This makes for a "Happy Administration" and is board requirement/request.

Also Can you please mark this as resolved?

See:
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For more information read the User Guide:
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Your most welcome and thanks for the update.