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Standby in Windows 2000 - Solved.

Muse

Muse

Lifer
I have my PC set to go into standby after 20 minutes. When I move my mouse after 20 minutes the HD spins up and the monitor goes on and I get a sign-on screen. My username is already there and I'm to enter my password. Since my password is blank all I have to do is hit Enter and my machine is back.

There's no security issue here. Noone is using the machine but me. Is there a way I can eliminate that extra step of having to sign on? I know it isn't a big deal, but I'm wondering. TIA.
 
Oh, I see it now. It's in Advanced Options in Power Options:

I unchecked the box labeled:

Prompt for password when computer goes off standby
 
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