how to lock workstation

[djc]

real simple question.. how do I lock my workstation? In win2000 you would
just hit ctrl+alt+del and choose the 'lock' button. This is not an option in
xp. On other xp pro machines there is a 'windows security' option right on
the start menu that locks the workstation... but I don't have that option on
the machine in question. I am assuming the reason is that the machine in
question is not a member of a domain and the machines with the option are
members of a domain.

any info is appreciated.. thanks.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Quickly Lock Your Computer and Use Other Windows Logo Shortcut Keys
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;294317&Product=winxp

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Windows XP - Shell/User

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"djc" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message:

| real simple question.. how do I lock my workstation? In win2000 you would
| just hit ctrl+alt+del and choose the 'lock' button. This is not an option in
| xp. On other xp pro machines there is a 'windows security' option right on
| the start menu that locks the workstation... but I don't have that option on
| the machine in question. I am assuming the reason is that the machine in
| question is not a member of a domain and the machines with the option are
| members of a domain.
|
| any info is appreciated.. thanks.

 

[djc]

I'll check it out.. thanks.

 

[Guest]

Easy -- hold down the "Windows" key and hit "L" to lock
the workstation.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

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.


Bruce Chambers
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[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

You can also create a shortcut with the following command line:

%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

Exactly as shown. Then drag the shortcut to the Quick Launch toolbar for single click access.