Securing a Windows Laptop -- Partners Policy

1. Set a Windows Password

   Open the Users control panel and set a password for your Windows account if one is not already set. This is separate from your encryption username/pw.

2. Password Protect and enable a Screen Saver

   Set a screen saver to activate in 15 minutes or less, and to display the Welcome screen on resume:
   • Open a cmd window from the start menu
   • Run 'control desk.cpl,,@screensaver'
   • Make sure the screen saver is set for 15 minutes or less.
   • Check the box for 'On resume, display Welcome screen.
   • See a screenshot here.