Things You'll Need:
- Microsoft Windows
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Step 1
From the Start menu, click on Settings, then Control Panel.
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Step 2
Double-click on Display. A window will open.
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Step 3
Click on the Screen Saver tab.
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Step 4
After ensuring that a screen saver is selected in the screen saver box, click to place a dot in the small box beside Password Protect Your Screen Saver.
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Step 5
Click on Change. A window will open.
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Step 6
Enter the password that you want to use.
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Step 7
Enter it again to confirm it.
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Step 8
Click OK to leave the password window, then click OK again to apply your settings.
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Step 1
From the Start menu, go to Settings, then Control Panel.
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Step 2
Double-click on Power Management.
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Step 3
Click on the Advanced tab.
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Step 4
Click to put a dot in the box that says Prompt for Password.
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Step 5
Click OK. Now when your computer comes out of hibernation, you will be prompted to supply the password that is listed in Password Properties.
