Screensaver randomly re-enables password protect logon screen??

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Smilen

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Basically, I have a default Vista screensaver, changing it does not help, and I set it NOT to ask for a password upon resume (ie - NOt to display logon screen)
However, it seems that almost randomly, Vista will somehow re-enable the logon screen on resume, so when I resume from a screensaver, I have to enter my password. When I go into the screensaver settings, the box is NOT ticked, but the only way to revert back to my desired behaviour is to tick, apply, untick and then reapply.

Any helps pleasE???
 

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You leave us guessing when you don't tell us all about your system, as is requested in the forum rules.

But screen savers have not really been required since the color picture tube was invented. Definitely NOT for LCD monitors.

I simplify things and decrease the chance of problems by just disabling all screen savers, from the mobo and Windows. Try it!

Sleep and hibernate are two more things that cause countless problems for PC users every year. Disable them!

Then when you're not using your PC for an extended period of time, turn it OFF.
NO OS except Server Software is designed to run all the time.

Good Luck, and Happy Computing!

The Shadow :cool:
 

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I do apologise, I posted in a hurry and completely forgot.

My system is -

Asus A8n-32 sli deluxe
AMD FX-60 Running at stock
A geforce 7900GTX and 8200gs running tri-monitors.
4GB OCZ platinum ram
2 x Raptor 150GB drives.
M-audio delta 1010lt Sound.

I have disabled the screensaver now, and really, it's not a loss, but nevertheless I am still perplexed by this problem.

Sleep and hibernate are both disabled and have been for a long time.
 

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As an old tech, I can understand the "perplexed" part when something disappears.
But consider it like a wart on your nose and thank goodness it's "GONE"!

Sounds like a great system you've got there.

I hope those two drives are SATA2. (?)

And, I hope you're got a Husky PSU to power all that hardware.

Good Luck to ya!

The Shadow :cool:
 

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  • CPU
    AMD Athlon Dual Core 5200+
    Motherboard
    MSI K9N Platinum
    Memory
    4 gigs DDR2-800
    Graphics card(s)
    WinFast
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" Envision LCD
    Hard Drives
    2 Maxtor 160 gig SATA2 1 Seagate 200 gig SATA2
    PSU
    Antec Earthwatts 650
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    Pac Man
    Cooling
    13 fans
    Mouse
    MS-Digital
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    Generic
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    Cable-5 meg
    Other Info
    Homemade, under constant mod.
TheShadow said:
But screen savers have not really been required since the color picture tube was invented. Definitely NOT for LCD monitors.
Click to expand...

Absolute RUBBISH!!!
 

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    Creative
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    3 x27" Dell U2724D & 1 x 34" Dell U3415W
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    4GB
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    12" Multi Touch
    Screen Resolution
    2160 x 144
    Hard Drives
    128GB
    Mouse
    Logitech
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    yes
    Internet Speed
    350 Mb/s
Those drives are indeed Sata2. And my power supply is definetely adequate for the moment. Alas, just what I suspected has happened!
Despite the fact that the screensaver is disabled, the Logon screen has randomly enabled itself when resuming the monitors from standby. ARG.
 

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    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
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    Custom
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    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
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    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
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    Thermaltake Core P3
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    Corsair Hydro H115i
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
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    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Hi Shawn, I double checked that and it was definetely set to No. But I enabled, applied, then disabled for good measure just to see if it helps. Thanks for the help.
 

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TheShadow said:
But screen savers have not really been required since the color picture tube was invented. Definitely NOT for LCD monitors.
Click to expand...

You are right that the original purpose of screen savers to prevent screen burn-in for CRT monitors is no longer true or needed for LCD monitors. However, screen savers can still be useful for hiding the desktop while the computer is locked or not in use though. Plus, they are better than a blank screen. ;)
 

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  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system, Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI, Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
So, it seems that despite the screensaver being disabled, and password resume form sleep definetely being disabled, I am STILL being faced with the logon screen when waking the monitors from standby. Any thoughts?
 

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So no further thoughts on the matter?
I was thinking it may be something that can be resolved using gpedit, but I am not sure where to start.
Also, possibly related, my backup programme - Acronis True Image Home 11, frequently is unable to complete a scheduled backup with the error 'Username or password for remote resource <my ext. disk here> is incorrect' The username is definetely correct and there is NO password.

Help!
 

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