Kirk is correct about these options being tied together. But his idea, to go to the login window, is the perfect solution. Thanks, Kirk. Jerry on 04/12/17 07:56, Kirk McElhearn at kirklists at wanadoo.fr wrote: > On 12/17/04 4:51 PM, "Neil" <Lists at mac.com> wrote: > >>> If it were possible to only ask for a password when a screen saver is on, >>> then you'd have a solution: you could simply use a hot-corner to start a >>> screen saver during the day. >> >> That's exactly what I do. I use a hot corner to start my screen saver, and >> then I enter a password to unlock the screen saver. > > Yes, but that option is tied to the "wake from sleep" option. >