Question : Keep Windows active with either VBScript or Batch file

Hello,

I have a PC in work, which is connected to a network outside my office. I do not have Administrator privileges.

For security reasons, if the user isn't active for 15 minutes, Windows enters that standby mode where you have to press Ctrl+Alt+Del, enter the password and log back in.

My problem is that a specific program that is connected to this outside network disconnects when Windows logs out (after 15 minutes being idle), so when I log back in, I have to restart the whole thing in order to get the program to connect again.

I tried canceling this automatic standby thing, but the user rights I have don't let me change these things (doesn't even let me cancel the screensaver etc.). So I thought of a simple bypass - if I could run some vbscript or batch file (anything that comes with a simple XP setup, I can't isntall new software or connect to the internet) that keeps Windows active, making XP think I'm using the computer, it won't log out and my problem is solved

I tried a batch file that pings many times, but pinging doesn't count as active, as it thinks it's idle and logs out.

Any help would be great..

Answer : Keep Windows active with either VBScript or Batch file

Hi urzica,

I have written a small HTA app that will press the num-lock key twice in quick succession every n seconds. The same as if every n seconds, you then press num lock twice. This means that the computer will remain in the num-lock state it was in.

Copy the code below and save to a text file called KeepAlive.hta

Then run the hta file and enter the number of seconds for the interval for the program to press the num-lock key. I would suggest you use 600 (10 minutes). Then Click OK and minimize the program.

Hope this helps,
Daz.

P.S. tested on WinXP only.

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