Is there a way to "hot key" the "Lock Computer" function?

[Rick]

Is there a way to "hot key" the "Lock Computer" function?

The "Lock Computer" function is located in the "Windows
Security" dialog which is invoked by pressing Ctrl-Alt-
Delete.

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Is there a way to "hot key" the "Lock Computer" function?

The "Lock Computer" function is located in the "Windows
Security" dialog which is invoked by pressing Ctrl-Alt-
Delete.

If your keyboard has a "Windows" key just press "Windows Key" and L together

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[Guest]

Hold down : Windows Key + L

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

There at least 4 ways to lock a WinXP 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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