Tell me more ×
Super User is a question and answer site for computer enthusiasts and power users. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 7 down vote favorite

I know you can automatically Sleep and Hibernate your computer with a timer. But these affect running programs and stop downloads ... so I was wondering if there is a way to automatically Lock your computer with a timer?

share|improve this question

2 Answers

up vote 9 down vote accepted

Setup a screen saver and check the box to "On resume, display logon screen"

If you want this password protected, setup your account to have a password.

share|improve this answer
Will a screensaver pause running of active programs (and downloads) ? – Jarvis Jul 23 '10 at 21:44
1  
@Jeremy Rudd: No, it will not; it will simply lock the screen. – Sasha Chedygov Jul 23 '10 at 21:46
up vote 1 down vote

What OS?

With Windows you can set your screensaver to turn on after X minutes and set that to require a password to unlock it.

share|improve this answer
Linux too, and most other *nixes – Rory Alsop Dec 8 '10 at 23:41

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.