I'm trying to figure out how to lock the computer
keyboard so my kids cant push buttons and totally snafu
my computer. On the computer at work all I have to do is
hit Ctrl&Alt$Delete at the same time and it brings up a
little window with options such as locking the computer
etc. The computers at work are XP Professional and I
have XP Home Edition.

From XP Help and Support on the Start Menu:

To lock a computer that is not on a domain

a.. Press the Windows logo key () + L.
If Fast User Switching is turned on

Microsoft© Windows© displays the Welcome screen. Anyone with an account on
the computer can log on. If the Guest account is turned on, any user can log
on to the computer as a guest.

The Welcome screen will either indicate that you are still logged on or
will display the number of programs you have open.

a.. To log on to the computer, click your user account name and type
your password to return to your open files or programs.
Notes

a.. Windows will prompt you for a password only if you have set up your
user account with one. However, it is highly recommended that you assign
passwords to all accounts on the computer.
b.. When Fast User Switching is turned on, any user can shut down the
computer from the Welcome screen. This will automatically log you off and
could result in data loss if you have not saved your work.
If Fast User Switching is turned off

Depending on how your computer is configured, Windows displays either the
Unlock Computer or the Computer Locked dialog box. In either case, your
system is now locked, preventing everyone except you or an administrator
from unlocking your system.

a.. To unlock your computer using the Unlock Computer dialog box, in the
Unlock Computer dialog box, type your password.
b.. To unlock your computer using the Computer Locked dialog box, press
CTRL+ALT+DELETE, type your password, and then click OK.
Notes

a.. Windows does not require that you set up user accounts with passwords.
However, for the sake of security, it is highly recommended that you assign
passwords to all accounts on the computer.
b.. For information about logging on to your computer, Fast User
Switching, and tips for protecting your password, click Related Topics.

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Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
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"vince" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:043401c3c9af$a3cdf730$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm trying to figure out how to lock the computer
> keyboard so my kids cant push buttons and totally snafu
> my computer. On the computer at work all I have to do is
> hit Ctrl&Alt$Delete at the same time and it brings up a
> little window with options such as locking the computer
> etc. The computers at work are XP Professional and I
> have XP Home Edition.

On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 15:51:10 -0800, vince wrote:

> I'm trying to figure out how to lock the computer
> keyboard so my kids cant push buttons and totally snafu
> my computer. On the computer at work all I have to do is
> hit Ctrl&Alt$Delete at the same time and it brings up a
> little window with options such as locking the computer
> etc. The computers at work are XP Professional and I
> have XP Home Edition.

Try Windows key + L

--
Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows XP Shell/User