I've set my SS so that it will kick in after 10 minutes of idleness and prompt for a PW before returning XP. However I've noticed whenever I leave media player open my SS will not kick in ever. Is there a way to circumvent this? Or do all apps have to be closed regardless? Thanks
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Jump to PostYour SS should kick in regardless of apps. It is only an instance of user input that will reset the clock. So even a continuing data stream dl which is updating the display will not prevent the SS from starting. Media player ditto - it can be playing an album …
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