Requesting to Disable Screen Lock Security Setting

Tags lockscreen

Issue/Question

How can I disable a lock screen on my USD owned computer

I need to keep the computer unlocked when I'm working on an experiment

Environment

  • Windows10
  • Windows 7
  • Domain Computers

Cause

University computers will lock after 15 minutes of inactivity to prevent unauthorized access to information

Resolution

Note: Security exceptions are granted only when the security setting prevents a software application from operating correctly thereby disrupting University processes

  1. To request an exception to University security settings, please contact the Service Desk with the following information: 
    1. Name
    2. Location
    3. Contact number
    4. NI tag of the computer
    5. Justification
      Note: Explanation of why the computer needs to be excluded from standard security practices
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