I have installed Lubuntu 12.04 and was wondering if there was a way to keep it from locking the screen when the screensaver starts?
The "lock screen after X minutes" box is unchecked, so that is not causing the problem. Does anyone know the solution for this problem? I'm not worried about security, so i don't need it locked.
Ubuntu – Stop Xscreensaver from locking screen once screensaver starts
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Related Solutions
Installing
When you have removed xscreensaver and installed gnome-screensaver you will need to logout and login for the XFCE lock-screen menu item to work
Setting your screen saver
Installing gnome-screensaver also installs gnome-screensaver-preferences.
If you run this in a terminal you will see this screen which will allow you to change from the "black screen" to one of the gnome-screensavers:
Integrating with Settings Manager
When installing gnome-screensaver it will create a file called /usr/share/applications/gnome-screensaver-preferences.desktop
To integrate this into Settings Manager then replace the contents of this file with the following:
[Desktop Entry]
Name=Screensaver
Comment=Set your screensaver preferences
Icon=preferences-desktop-screensaver
Exec=gnome-screensaver-preferences
Terminal=false
Type=Application
Categories=Settings;DesktopSettings;Security;X-XFCE
NotShowIn=KDE;GNOME;
Take a look at this AskUbuntu Question.
Basically, you should also disable screen locking in power manager settings
If you are not using power manager, you can try to comment out line LOCK_SCREEN=TRUE in /etc/default/acpi-support
Best Answer
I think you have to disable the "lock" in two different places. First, open the power manager. You can click on the power icon in the panel and select "preferences" or it should also be in Menu -> Preferences -> Power Manager
De-select "Lock screen...." under the "Extended" menu tab.
Second, open screensaver preferences. Menu -> Preferences -> Screensaver.
Again, de-select "lock screen..." at the bottom of the window.
CREDIT: http://lubuntutips.blogspot.com/2012/06/lubuntu-screensaver-lock.html