can i lock my computer without a domain?

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hello , can anyone answer my question in regards to locking my
comuter,without being a part of a domain.
 
I will attempt to explain for Dave this question if I am on the same page
as he. When XP is a part of a domain (can't remember if it's this way when
your not) and you do Ctrl-Alt Delete a window opens that has Login
information with the domain name and username and below that it has six
buttons you can click on. The top row buttons are as follows:
Lock Computer, Log Off... Shut Down...
The bottom row has:
Change Password, Task Manager, Cancel

The "Lock Computer" button when clicked keeps someone from viewing the
screen when the user walks away before the screen saver executes. If you
don't log off you should "Lock" the system so someone else can't use your
system while you are away.

Jeff
 
DAVE said:
hello , can anyone answer my question in regards to locking my
comuter,without being a part of a domain.
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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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Jeff said:
I will attempt to explain for Dave this question if I am on the same page
as he. When XP is a part of a domain (can't remember if it's this way when
your not) and you do Ctrl-Alt Delete a window opens that has Login
information with the domain name and username and below that it has six
buttons you can click on.
Click to expand...


This same Security Dialog box can be made available to on non-domain
computers by simply disabling the Welcome Screen and Fast User
Switching. When a computer is added to a domain, these "unsecure"
features are automatically disabled, but the security-conscious computer
user can also elect to disable them on his/her home systems, as well.


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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry
 
Keep having fun, DAVE. :-)

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