>>Windows Server 2003 automatically logs out a user who is logged directly >into the server after a period of inactivity.>
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>I don't know how to do this exactly for Win2003 but there's the similar local policy in WinXP.
>From the "Administrative Tools" menu choose "Local sequrity policy". Then open Local policy -> Sequrity Settings. There are some Microsoft network server options there including delay before disconnecting clients.
>Sorry if I make mistakes with some names of options, I use localized Windows.

I did find the setting and cut it from the default of 15 min to zero.
Strange thing, it still locks the computer after some interval but my software continues to run ok.
Sounds good to me!

I appreciate the help,