microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

If they can disable it then that won't work then. I need to enforce
screensaver.

I guess we have to choose the executable.

Thanks for the reply.


"IceMage" wrote:

> Yes, you can set your screen saver Group Policy up this way:
> Open the group policy you would like to edit, and go to:
> User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Display
>
> There are three items that deal with the screen saver there:
> Screen Saver: Set this to enabled
> Screen Saver Timeoute: Set this to your specified time
> Screen Saver executable name: set this to Not Configured
>
> This will do what you want it to, but if the user does not have a screen
> saver selected, it will not work, so the users can easily disable the screen
> saver by selecting "No Screen Saver."
>
> ---
> Scott
>
>
> "Zumi" wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have been doing some searches to see the recommended approach to the group
> > policy options for enabling a screensaver password via group policy for users
> > who forget to lock their desktops. It appears i have to choose the
> > executable which is good for security but, not so good for keeping users
> > happy.
> >
> > i am wondering if there is a way to force screensaver password but, leave
> > the choice of what specific screensaver up to the users (not choosing an
> > executable in group policy)?
> >
> > is this possible?
> >
> > I have XP desktops mostly (few Vista) and Windows 2003 domains.
> >
> > thanks in advance