Lock windows XP pro

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S. Sam

I have windows XP pro and I need to lock my pc instead of every time log off
So I need some help please

Thanks in advance.
 
Hello Sam,

If you account has a password on it you can hit Winkey + L and it will bring
you back to the log in screen so you will have to log in again, but it will
keep all your programs running and such. Or you can set your screen saver
to resume on login, which will basically bring you to the log in screen
every time the screen saver in engaged while keeping all your programs
running.
 
From Bruce Chambers:
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&[email protected]

With Welcome screen enabled, Winkey + L combination takes you to the Welcome Screen. If you wish to "Lock Computer" as in Windows 2000, disable Welcome Screen

(or)

Lock Windows XP workstation with Welcome Screen and FUS enabled:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/lockxp.htm

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


I have windows XP pro and I need to lock my pc instead of every time log off
So I need some help please

Thanks in advance.
 
S. Sam said:
I have windows XP pro and I need to lock my pc instead of every time
log off So I need some help please

Thanks in advance.
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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.

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Bruce Chambers

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