Is there a free solution to lock my Windows in one mouse click instead
of control-alt-del then select Lock Computer? Something like a batch
file or some kind of script to do that?

Thanks for the help,

On Feb 19, 2:30*pm, liu <spamfree...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Is there a free solution to lock my Windows in one mouse click instead
> of control-alt-del then select Lock Computer? Something like a batch
> file or some kind of script to do that?
>
> Thanks for the help,

Try this free software:

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html

look at lockws section.

"liu" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Is there a free solution to lock my Windows in one mouse click instead
> of control-alt-del then select Lock Computer? Something like a batch
> file or some kind of script to do that?
>
> Thanks for the help,

Would Windows key + L do?

Or if you need an icon to click on, create a desktop shortcut that runs this
command:

Rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation

and click on that to lock (or switch user).

a very easy solution, hit your windows key and while pressing it, press the L
key.
of course this method does depend on having a keyboard that has the windows
key .

"liu" wrote:

> Is there a free solution to lock my Windows in one mouse click instead
> of control-alt-del then select Lock Computer? Something like a batch
> file or some kind of script to do that?
>
> Thanks for the help,
>

I agree Windows Key + L together for XP & above



"Olórin" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "liu" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:afe41616-471b-4cb7-af91-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Is there a free solution to lock my Windows in one mouse click instead
>> of control-alt-del then select Lock Computer? Something like a batch
>> file or some kind of script to do that?
>>
>> Thanks for the help,
>
> Would Windows key + L do?
>
> Or if you need an icon to click on, create a desktop shortcut that runs
> this
> command:
>
> Rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation
>
> and click on that to lock (or switch user).
>
>

Thank you all for the suggestion. Windows + L does it.

liu wrote:
> Is there a free solution to lock my Windows in one mouse click instead
> of control-alt-del then select Lock Computer? Something like a batch
> file or some kind of script to do that?
>
> Thanks for the help,


There at least 4 ways to lock a WinXP (Home or Pro) workstation,
any of which can be used, regardless of domain membership. (In fact,
I'm not aware of any method of locking a computer that's dependent upon
the presence of a domain.):

1) Use the Windows Key + L hot key.

2) You can press CTRL+ALT+DEL and then <ENTER>, once you've turned off
the Welcome Screen and Fast User Switching. (This is the default in a
domain environment, as FUS is contrary to the domain security paradigm.)

3) You can create a desktop shortcut with
"%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation" in the
target field. (It is case-sensitive, BTW.) You can then assign a
keyboard shortcut.

4) Set a password protected screensaver, and wait the allotted time
without touching the mouse or keyboard.



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