Microsoft KB Archive/230230

= Password Protected Screen Saver Does Not Function Properly When Client Is Minimized =

Article ID: 230230

Article Last Modified on 2/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 4
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6

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This article was previously published under Q230230



SYMPTOMS
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
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
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: WTS TSCLIENT

Keywords: kbbug kbenv kbpending KB230230

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