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Configure the logon screensaver

By default, Windows 2000 uses a logon screensaver that prompts you to press [Ctrl][Alt][Delete] to

log on after 15 minutes. You can configure options for the logon screensaver, including which

screensaver Windows uses and its timeout interval, by modifying the registry.



To specify the screensaver, open the Registry Editor and change the following value to the

screensaver executable file:



HKEY_USERS\DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop\SCRNSAVE.EXE



By default, Windows looks for the screensaver file in the %systemroot%\System32 folder. If the

file is located elsewhere, specify an explicit path.



To change the screensaver's timeout value, modify the following registry value. The default value

is 900 seconds (15 minutes).



HKEY_USERS\DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop\ScreenSaveTimeOut



You can also use this value to disable the screensaver. Simply set the ScreenSaveActive value to 0.

Set the value of ScreenSaverIsSecure to 1 to require a password to turn off the screensaver and log

on.



Note: Editing the registry is risky, so make sure you have a verified backup before saving any

changes.

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