mine says 'on resume, password protect'
but yes, it is unticked and in power options, 'prompt for password when
computer resumes from standby' is unticked
i was fine when i had no screen saver. this just started when my wife
changed my screen saver.
Thanks

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> rick_od wrote:
> > It goes to the screen saver and then black. When I touck the mouse
> > it goes to the welcome screen. Password or not. Just like you
> > describe. Except that I have followed the instructions for both
> > the desktop properties and power settings. It still does it. I am
> > thinking it is something in control panel - administrative tools
>
> And the checkbox for "On Resume, display Welcome screen" under the
> Screensaver tab was *unticked*?
>
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