Setting a screen saver password can help protect your computer for those times you walk away from it for a period of time. These steps will show you how to protect your files by using a screen saver password.

Step1 Click "Start" and then click on "Control Panel." If you are using an older version of Windows you will click "Start," point to "Settings" and then click on "Control Panel."

Step2 If your "Control Panel" is in "Category View," click the option in the task pane that says "Switch to Classic View."

Step3 Double click "Display." The "Display Properties" dialog box will open.

Step4 Click on the "Screen Saver" tab. Under "Screen Saver," click on your choice of screen saver.

Step5 Select the check box next to "On Resume, Password Protect" or "On Resume, Display Welcome Screen."

Step6 Click "Apply" and "OK."