[OPLINTECH] Utility for session logoffs

[Chad Neeper]

In addition to the other posted solutions, you might be able to make 
good use of the Windows Task Scheduler. Especially in Vista/7, the 
capabilities of tasks have been expanded. If you go the logon/logoff 
route, you could fairly easily set up a task that executes a log off 
exactly 15 minutes after logon (ie. execute at login with a 15 minute 
delay), with a secondary execution trigger of x minutes of inactivity. 
You could also define a task that executes 14 minutes after login to 
warn the user of the impending auto-logout.

I sometimes set up a similar task that executes at the end of each day 
to auto-shut down the computers at closing, with 10, 5, and then 1 
minute warnings. Sometimes the patrons don't like it when the staff say 
it's time to leave. The task eliminates that uncomfortable moment for 
the staff.

Once upon a time I had a WinXP task set up to auto-reboot the patron 
computers after an hour of inactivity just as an extra bid to help 
protect patrons' privacy (Deep Freeze did the rest).


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On 1/9/2012 1:00 PM, Jim Lack wrote:
>
> We are thinking for providing Express Internet stations throughout our 
> library for 15 minute Internet sessions for the Public.  We use Cassie 
> as our Computer Management system for our public labs and kid’s 
> stations.  Without having to purchase additional Cassie license, is 
> there a free utility out there that would limit a patron’s session to 
> a set time that anyone uses or knows about?  I would assume the 
> countdown clock would start with a keyboard stroke or mouse movement.  
> I’ve checked the sysinternal website but have not come across 
> anything.  They have logoff utilities that they appear to be used for 
> end of day type situations.
>
> Thank You,
>
> Jim Lack
>
> Technology Support Manager
>
> Rocky River Public Library
>
> 1600 Hampton Rd.
>
> Rocky River, OH  44116
>
>
>
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