Lock Computer

[Robert Runkel]

I'm trying to lock my computer. Your Support & Help center says to hit
Ctrl-Alt-Delete, and then hit Lock Computer. Unfortunately, when I hit
Ctrl-Alt-Delete, I don't have a Lock Computer option. How do I go about
locking my computer?

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Thank You,
Robert Runkel
P.O. Box 1816
Monterey, CA 93942-1816
Home Phone: 831-648-8651
Cell Phone: 831-402-4943
FAX Phone: 831-649-7174
Below is the email address to contact Bob Runkel:
<mailto:[email protected]>

 

[Kelly]

Hi Robert,

Hold the Windows Key down while hitting the letter L.

 

[David B.]

Second option is to create a new shortcut with the following command line;

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

Double clicking the shortcut will immediatly lock the system.

 

[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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Win+L

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