Q230230: Password Protected Screen Saver Does Not Function Properly

Article: Q230230
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0 SP4,4.0 SP5,4.0 SP6
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbtool
Last Modified: 11-DEC-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 4.0 SP4, 4.0 SP5, 4.0 SP6, Terminal Server Edition 
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SYMPTOMS
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If the "Password protected" option for the screen saver is selected during a
Windows NT Server, Terminal Server Edition client session:

- The screen saver does not lock the workstation when you minimize the Terminal
  Server client program.

- The Logoff option on the Start menu does not function; the only way to log
  off under this condition is to press CTRL+ALT+END, and select Logoff.

RESOLUTION
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There are two ways to avoid this problem:

- Do not minimize the Terminal Server client application if you are using a
  password protected screen saver.

  OR

- Press CTRL+ALT+END, and then click Lock Workstation before you minimize the
  Terminal Server client application.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products that are
listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: WTS TSCLIENT

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Keywords          : kbenv kbtool 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbNTTermServ400sp4 kbNTTermServ400sp5 kbNTTermServ400sp6 kbNTTermServSearch
Version           : winnt:4.0 SP4,4.0 SP5,4.0 SP6
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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