Question on Locking computer

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I have a Dell computer and in the "Task Manager Menu" I was wondering why there is n
selection for locking someone out of your computer. Could you please advice me o
how this can be easily accomplished. I want to have control over the home computer

Thank you
 
It's Lock Computer if fast user switching is disabled and switch user if enabled.

Typing this will lock your station

rundll32 user32,LockWorkStation
 
Greetings --

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.


Bruce Chambers

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