- Start the Power Options Control Panel applet
- Start
- Settings
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- Power Options
- Select the Advanced tab.
- Check the Prompt for password when computer goes off standby check box.
- Click OK.
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- W2K does not prompt for a password when it returns from hibernation
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- Section(s): TroubleShooting, Hybernation
- Published on Apr 20, 2004.
- Last Modified on Apr 20, 2004.
- Last Modified by Wayne Maples.
- Rated 5 out of 5 based on 2 votes.
From a security perspective, W2K Pro should prompt for your password when coming
off hibernation mode. To enable this important security feature:
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