lock computer

[Guest]

Help - need to lock computer i as missing the dialog box to lock computer
when i press ctrl/alt/delete- am using win xp

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Windows key + L

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Help - need to lock computer i as missing the dialog box to lock computer
when i press ctrl/alt/delete- am using win xp

There at least 4 ways to lock a WinXP (Home or Pro) workstation:

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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[S.Sengupta]

If the Welcome screen is disabled, you can lock the computer if you
press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then click Lock Computer in the Windows
Security dialog box.

In all of the preceding scenarios, the "Windows logo key+L" shortcut can
lock the computer.

[The ability to observe "Lock Computer" or "Switch User" on the Shut
Down menu is dependent upon whether or not the Fast User Switching
feature is enabled.]

regards,
ssg MS-MVP