How to stop XP from logging out...

I have a new xp64 machine, and when I'm away from my machine for
10 minutes, I have to re-enter my password to continue working.

How can I stop this auto-logout?

Microsoft Windows Vista "Unidentified Network" Issue

There is a bug in Vista that may show your internet connection as an "Unidentified Network". This is typically caused by Vista setting your MAC address to a default address of 00:00:00:00:00. This occurs normally because of a compatibility issue with the broadcast flag and your router not being able to decipher it. Edit the following Registry Key to correct the problem:

Type REGEDIT in the Start Search box

Press "OK" to approve this task

Once REGEDIT opens, migrate to the following registy entry

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{GUID}

Find the Value name: DhcpConnForceBroadcastFlag
Verify the Value type: REG_DWORD
Change the Value data to: 0

Note: A data value of 0 disables this registry entry. You can use this registry entry to prevent Windows Vista from using the DHCP BROADCAST flag. After you set this registry entry, Windows Vista never uses the DHCP BROADCAST flag.

After making this edit close REGEDIT and restart your PC. You should no longer have the issue with your internet connection being identified as "Unidentified Network".

What are Windows Vista "Downgrade Rights"?

Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate have what Microsoft calls “Downgrade Rights.” Downgrade Rights means that anyone with a Windows Vista Business or Windows Vista Ultimate operating system can downgrade to Windows XP Professional provided they have the media for Windows XP Professional. Customers may use one operating system at any single point in time (cannot run both operating systems simultaneously unless an additional license is purchased). Windows Vista Home Basic and Windows Vista Home Premium do not have this option, as they are not capable of downgrading to Windows XP.

When you are configuring your system online from the manufacturer or through the help of a sales expert, you will have the opportunity to select which operating system you would like on your PC. When selecting your operating system, you will see an option called “Genuine Windows^® Vista Business BONUS” and “Genuine Windows^® Vista Ultimate BONUS.” With these options, you may purchase the licensed rights to Windows Vista but have the manufacturer pre install Windows XP Professional. You will also receive a backup media disc for Windows XP Professional as well as the media for Windows Vista so you can upgrade when you’re ready. With these options, if you purchase a PC from a company like MobITech you will receive technical support for the pre-installed Windows XP Professional image and your licensed version of Windows Vista.