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winexit.scr logoff users from workstations on a wondows 2003 sever domain

I see that everyone sys to use the screen saver winwxit.scr to logoff users tha twalk away form their computer . what i need is a walkthrough on how to implement it on all the stations on my domain. includeing how to create the reg key for everyone and how to set each station domain wide to use the screen saver and how to prevent users form being able to turn it off.

katacombz

see if this helps.

create a zap file to install the screen saver.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/WindowsServ/2003/all/deployguide/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/WindowsServ/2003/all/deployguide/en-us/dmebe_swi_jdcs.asp

billiamplease

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I can see how that might help but the screen saver is already available on all stations. they use windows XP. I just need to set the option to "on resume,password protect". iwant this to be checked on all systems with a time i set. Also i do not want users to be able to change it.

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billiamplease

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That sounds like it helped alot . I found the settings you speak of and have set them. I'm not sure if they are in affect or who they affect. Is there something i need to do to put them into effect.

frieked

It will take effect for all users in the domain. It will take effect the next time they log off/on

sramesh2k

While using this screensaver under a limted user account, you'll receive "cannot create key". Here is the workaround:

JSI Tip 1179. How can I use the WinExit screen saver without granting Admin rights?:
http://www.jsiinc.com/subc/tip1100/rh1179.htm

billiamplease

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The password protect is still not defaultly selected or greyed out on any computer except the server it's self

billiamplease

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So far my question has no answer. I realize now that i don't want to use the logoff.scr i just want to set screen savers to be password protected useing Group Policies. I set all the policies but still after weeks they are not in effect. WHAT DO I DO?