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I have XP pro and i was wondering why the special stuff that xp pro has
doesnt work. The number one thing that i want to work is the lock computer
selection when i press crtl alt del. Instead it acts just like xp home and
only the task manager pops up, not the command screen with all the options.
 
How to Quickly Lock Your Computer and Use Other Windows Logo Shortcut Keys
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;294317

To turn the Welcome screen on or off
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/.../proddocs/en-us/ua_logon_at_welcome_page.mspx

Error Message When You Try to Turn On Welcome Screen or Fast User Switching
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315347

How To Use the Fast User Switching Feature in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279765
 
mainline69 said:
I have XP pro and i was wondering why the special stuff that xp pro
has doesnt work. The number one thing that i want to work is the
lock
computer selection when i press crtl alt del. Instead it acts just
like xp home and only the task manager pops up, not the command
screen with all the options.
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There at least 4 ways to lock a WinXP (Home or Pro) workstation:

1) Use the Windows Key + L hotkey.

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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