"locking" the computer?

[Guest]

hi,

Is there some sort of hotkey that I can press( in xp home/pro) to instantly
send my computer to the login style screen, only with the programs running?
It's basically locking your computer if you have a password at startup: I
remember reading it somewhere, but I forgot it and now I could really use it.
Does anyone know what I mean, or know the hotkey?

Thanks,
Dan

 

[WTC]

hi,

Is there some sort of hotkey that I can press( in xp home/pro) to
instantly
send my computer to the login style screen, only with the programs
running?
It's basically locking your computer if you have a password at startup: I
remember reading it somewhere, but I forgot it and now I could really use
it.
Does anyone know what I mean, or know the hotkey?

Thanks,
Dan

List of the keyboard shortcuts that are available in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301583

 

[Guest]

windows key & L pressed together will lock your pc

 

[Bruce Chambers]

hi,

Is there some sort of hotkey that I can press( in xp home/pro) to instantly
send my computer to the login style screen, only with the programs running?
It's basically locking your computer if you have a password at startup: I
remember reading it somewhere, but I forgot it and now I could really use it.
Does anyone know what I mean, or know the hotkey?

Thanks,
Dan

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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