Lock Computer not working

[SkySurfer]

I'm running Win2000 and was able to use the ctrl-alt-del keys to lock my
pc. For some strange reason I cannot use it anymore and cannot reactivate
it with the check box in the user and password settings. Please help.
TIA

 

[Miha Pihler]

Hi,

What happens on your Windows 2000 when you click ALT-CTRL-DEL? If nothing,
did you try with different keyboard?

Mike

 

[Steven L Umbach]

What error message do you get or exactly what happens? Try to reboot the
computer and look in Event Viewer for any errors that may give a clue as to
the problem. --- Steve

 

[SkySurfer]

I don't get any error messages. I just do not have the option to use the
ctrl-alt-del keys to unlock the pc. My problem with this is that the PC can
be unlocked remotely.
Maybe I was not very specific about the problem. I apologise. my main
problem is the that Ctrl-alt-del keys are not necessary to unlock the PC,
just a UN/PW. I cannot change the settings in Users and Password in the
control panel as this option is greyed out

 

[Joe]

That's a security setting in your local security settings, at least it is
for your login so I presume that's the case for locking your computer. Once
you get to the local security settings the option is under local policies,
security options. The policy is actually called "Disable CTRL+ALT+DEL
requirement for logon". Disabling the disabler may get you where you want
to go.

Joe

 

[Miha Pihler]

Grayed out options are usually related to 3rd party tools like VNC. If you
use it, uninstall it.

VNC is not a secure tool for management. It will transfer all data in clear
text (except username and password).

Mike

 

[Steven L Umbach]

There is a Group Policy setting that can be applied to a user to prevent
them from locking a computer. This can be configured in Local Group Policy
via gedit.msc or through domain/OU level for a domain computer. Look under
user configuration/administrative templates/system/logon&logoff for the
option to disable a user from locking a computer. If it is undefined, set it
to disabled. For a domain computer, domain policy can override local
olicy. --- Steve

 

[SkySurfer]

Joe, Miha, Stephen,

Thank you very much for the info. I think between the three of you, I will
get it sorted out.

Cheers
Skysurfer