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user is away.As can be seen in Figure 11.1 and Exercise 1.01, setting up password
protection is a relatively simple process.Although the steps may vary, password-pro-
tected screensavers can also be installed and used on many different OSes, including
Apple and Linux.
Figure 11.1 Password-protected Screensavers Can Be Configured Through
the Screen Saver Tab of the Windows Display Properties
EXERCISE 11.01
PREVENTING ACCESS TO A COMPUTER USING PASSWORD-
PROTECTED SCREENSAVERS
1. From the desktop select Start | Settings | Control Panel.
2. When the Control Panel opens, double-click on the item labeled
Display.
3. When the Display applet appears, click on the Screensaver tab,
and then select the On resume, password protect checkbox.
4. When the computer enters screensaver mode, press the Spacebar.
A dialog box will appear prompting you for your password. Enter
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