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aaasics

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Registered: 2009-08-10

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How to disable timeout and screen lock

After a period of time my screen goes blank or becomes a login screen.  How do I disable this (I do not have root access).  I don't mind the timeout, but I don't want to have to login all the time.

Running xfce4.4 on  CentOS 5.9

I read a bunch of posts but was not able to extract an answer. (I tried)

Thanks

Sideburns

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From: Trinidad, CO

Registered: 2011-03-30

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Re: How to disable timeout and screen lock

This is controlled by your screensaver settings and doesn't require root, being set on a user-by-user basis.  Simply run the screensaver control panel (It should be under Settings; if not, open a terminal and run xscreensaver-demo as a regular user.) and uncheck the option to lock the screen.  If that doesn't help, let us know.

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Zonal

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Registered: 2022-02-15

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Re: How to disable timeout and screen lock

I was having the same problem and finally found the solution on this forum (topic) after days or even a week searching for a solution. So thanks!

Last edited by Zonal (2022-02-15 13:50:27)

Skaperen

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From: right by Jesus, our Saviour

Registered: 2013-06-15

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Re: How to disable timeout and screen lock

if you don't mind the timeout, and don't want login, what would be something to happen at timeout?  i'm sure it would not be to shutdown and power off.