Some computers are configured to ask for a password when waking from sleep/hibernate and/or the screen saver. As annoying as this is, there is a quick fix!

Windows XP

1. Right click on the Desktop and Select “Properties”
2. Click the “Screen Saver” tab along the top of the “Display Properties” Dialog window
3. If “On resume, display logon screen,” is checked – uncheck it
4. Now click the button labeled “Power…”, this will open the “Power Options Properties” dialog
5. Click the tab “Advance”
6. If “Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby,” is checked – uncheck it
7. Click “OK” on the “Power Options Properties” dialog and “Display Properties” dialog. Now your computer should no longer require a password after waking from sleep/hibernate and/or the screen saver.

Windows Vista/7

1. Right click on the Desktop and Select “Personalize”
2. The Personalization window will open, click screen saver (third from the top)
3. The “Screen Saver Settings” dialog will appear
4. If “On resume, display logon screen,” is checked – uncheck it
5. Under the “Power management” section of the “Screen Saver Settings”, click “Change power settings…” this will open the “Power Options”
6. On the “Power Options” window, click “Require a password on wakeup” on the left task panel
7. Click the radio button next to “Don’t require a password” and click “Save Changes”
8. Then Close the “Power Options” window via the “X” in the right top corner. Then click “OK” on the “Screen Saver Settings” dialog. Then close the Personalization window via the “X” in the right top corner. Now your computer should no longer require a password after waking from sleep/hibernate and/or the screen saver.