

- XSCREENSAVER DISABLE CHECK FOR UPDATE FOR MAC OS
- XSCREENSAVER DISABLE CHECK FOR UPDATE PASSWORD
- XSCREENSAVER DISABLE CHECK FOR UPDATE MAC
- XSCREENSAVER DISABLE CHECK FOR UPDATE WINDOWS
Only certain computers, such as shared exam room workstations, kiosks, and shared research computers dedicated to running instruments can be exempted from the screensaver policy. Please contact your department administrator to discuss any exemption from this policy. In limited scenarios, certain computers may be considered for exemption from the screensaver policy with department approval.

Simply move the mouse or tap a key to bring up the prompt for your password.
XSCREENSAVER DISABLE CHECK FOR UPDATE PASSWORD
In order to regain use of your computer after the screensaver activates, you will need to enter the password used to log into the computer. How do I get back to my desktop after the screensaver is activated? For some computers under stricter guidelines, such as those processing credit cards, a stricter policy will activate the screensaver after 15 minutes of inactivity. The screensaver will activate after three hours (180 minutes) of inactivity. How long will it take for the screensaver to turn on? It currently does not affect iPhone and iPad users, which have separate security features and settings.
XSCREENSAVER DISABLE CHECK FOR UPDATE WINDOWS
This change only affects Windows and Mac computers.
XSCREENSAVER DISABLE CHECK FOR UPDATE MAC
Please note this if you are a Mac user and do not see this change immediately.
XSCREENSAVER DISABLE CHECK FOR UPDATE FOR MAC OS
For Mac OS machines, this change will occur over the next several months. This change is relevant to all computing environments in WCM, it will affect Windows workstations first starting in late August 2012.

It was first used to prevent damage to older monitors but is now used as a way to prevent viewing of desktop contents while the user is away. What is a screensaver?Ī screensaver is a computer program that can be set to turn on after a period of user inactivity (when you leave your computer). Below are some frequently asked questions that deal with this topic. WCM is implementing a screensaver with a security feature that requires you to enter your password in order to resume use of the computer once the screensaver activates in order to comply with requirements for good security practices.
