locking desktop

[Larry Marshall]

When I was using Windows NT I was able to lock the
desktop with a password and be able to leave the PC
running but not allow others to access the PC.

Can this be done in Windows XP?

hanks

 

[John A. Wolf]

Yes, windows key + L will do it.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Yes. Go to Control Panel, User Accounts, Change the way user's log on/off
and disable Fast User Switching.

 

[Kevin]

If you have a password to logon when your screen saver
takes action you can set it so when you you un-screen
saver it it will lead you back to the Welcome Screen. If
you already have a password, Click on Start, and click on
Control Panel. Click on Appearence and Themes and click
Choose a Screensaver. Check the "On Resume, display
Welcome Screen" Then click OK.