Computer Is Locked Error Message When Using Screen Saver Password (253166)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q253166

SYMPTOMS

When you use a password on the screen saver on a computer running Windows NT 3.51 or 4.0 or Windows 2000, you may receive an error message that states that the computer is locked and you cannot unlock it.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the person trying to unlock the computer is either not the person currently logged onto the computer or is not a member of the administrators group on that computer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/3/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB253166
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