Protect your PC by setting a password for the screen saver and sleep mode.
For Windows 7:
(see Windows 8/8.1/10 below)
1. Right click on the desktop and then choose [Personalize].
2. Select [Screen Saver].
3. Ensure that [On resume, display logon screen] is checked, and that [Wait: ___ minutes] is set to 15 minutes or less. Click on [Apply] to save your settings.
For Windows 8, 8.1, and 10:
1. Right click on the [Start Menu] in the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. Select [Control Panel].
3. Select [Personalization].
4. Select [Screen Saver] in the lower right corner.
5. Ensure that On resume, display logon screen is checked, and that Wait: ___ minutes is set to 15 minutes or less. Click on Apply to save your settings.
If you are having difficulty or you have unanswered questions, please contact the Help Desk via email, through the ITS Service Catalog or call (518) 388-6400.