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How long until the screensaver lock starts?

The screensaver lock process starts after 30 minutes of inactivity. To accommodate most users, we were able to extend the activation time to 30 minutes and still meet the minimum time as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia security standard.

Last modified: December 11, 2018

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