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The thread discusses how to configure Windows 7 to automatically log out after 5 minutes of inactivity. The original poster asks for help with automatic logout, and the response explains setting up the screensaver and password protection to lock the computer after the specified period. The overall tone is helpful and informative, providing step-by-step instructions to achieve the desired automatic logout functionality.

Boris Tsygan

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Hello,

I have Windows 7 on Dell. How do I get it to log out automatically after, say, 5 minutes if it was not used?

Thanks a lot,

Boris
 

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To set up your Windows 7 computer to automatically log out after a period of inactivity, you can adjust the screensaver settings. Here's how you can do it: 1. Access Screen Saver Settings: - Right-click on the desktop and select "Personalize." - In the Personalization window, click on "Screen Saver" located at the bottom-right corner. 2. Configure Screen Saver and Password: - In the Screen Saver Settings window, check the box for "On resume, display logon screen." - Set the "Wait" time to 5 minutes or your preferred duration. - Click on "Apply" and then "OK." 3. Automatically Log Out: - Go to the Start menu and click on "Control Panel." - Select "Power Options" and then choose "Require a password on wakeup" from the...

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To set up your Windows 7 computer to automatically log out after a period of inactivity, you can adjust the screensaver settings. Here's how you can do it: 1. Access Screen Saver Settings: - Right-click on the desktop and select "Personalize." - In the Personalization window, click on "Screen Saver" located at the bottom-right corner. 2. Configure Screen Saver and Password: - In the Screen Saver Settings window, check the box for "On resume, display logon screen." - Set the "Wait" time to 5 minutes or your preferred duration. - Click on "Apply" and then "OK." 3. Automatically Log Out: - Go to the Start menu and click on "Control Panel." - Select "Power Options" and then choose "Require a password on wakeup" from the left pane. - Click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable." - Under "Password protection on wakeup," click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable." - Check the box that says "Require a password (recommended)" and click on "Save changes." By configuring these settings, your Windows 7 machine will lock after the specified time of inactivity, requiring a password to log back in. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
 
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