file for locking the PC

[Guest]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for the file that is executed when I hit ctrl+alt+del -> Lock
Computer...

I'd like this file to be executed on one of my configurable
short-cut-buttons I got on my laptop... anybody any experience with this??

thx in advance + regards
Bobby

 

[Gordon]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for the file that is executed when I hit ctrl+alt+del -> Lock
Computer...

"Windows key-L" will automatically lock the computer.

 

[John John]

It's an exported function of the user32.dll file. To execute it you can
use rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation .

John

 

[Pedro Lerma]

Hi Jhon

where I can found all activities that could runn under rundll32.exe
user32.dll,

thanks
pedro

 

[John John]

http://support.microsoft.com/dllhelp/?fid=204559&l=55&det=1

DLL Export Viewer v1.02
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dll_export_viewer.html

John

The nirsoft one is almost like a trade secret ;-)

 

[Pedro Lerma]

ok John, thanks for your fast answer

Pedro

http://support.microsoft.com/dllhelp/?fid=204559&l=55&det=1

DLL Export Viewer v1.02
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dll_export_viewer.html

John

The nirsoft one is almost like a trade secret ;-)

 

[John John]

You're welcome.

John

ok John, thanks for your fast answer

Pedro

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for the file that is executed when I hit ctrl+alt+del -> Lock
Computer...

I'd like this file to be executed on one of my configurable
short-cut-buttons I got on my laptop... anybody any experience with this??

thx in advance + regards
Bobby

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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