Step 6: Enable a Screen Saver Password

To prevent someone from using your computer when you have stepped away, you should enable screen saver passwords. Your screen saver password will be your account login password.

Note: The settings for this option are specific to each user account so be sure to set it for each account.

1. Click Start > Control Panel.
   
2. Double-click Display.
   The Display Properties window appears.
3. Select the Screen Saver tab and set the following properties:
   • Select a Screen saver from the drop down menu.
   • Set the Wait time to 10 minutes or less.
   • Select (check) On resume, password protect.
     
     
4. Click OK.

Step 7: Configure Windows Event Logs