Automatic Logoff After Screen Saver Fails

Last reviewed: September 7, 1996
Article ID: Q154833

The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51 - Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51

SYMPTOMS

When a Windows NT workstation has been automatically locked by a screen saver, a scheduled logoff may fail to execute correctly.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information.

KBCategory: kbother
KBSubcategory: ntdomain NTSrvWkst
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.50 3.51 shutdown

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Last reviewed: September 7, 1996
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