Win + L does not lock my computer; what is wrong?

[Guest]

Hi newsgroup

I have a strange problem. It seems that the Win + L combination does not
lock my computer anymore. Just nothing happens. If I lock my computer instead
by ctrl-alt-del it works.

According to other sources Win + L can either mean "lock the computer" as
well as launch a utility to enhance visibility. I've been using this tool
recently just to see what it is. How can I configure Windows XP to interpret
Win + L as a command to lock the computer?

Any input is highly appreciated.

Kind regards
Gabriel

 

[Bill Sharpe]

From Help topic "Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Overview:

a.. You must associate a password with your user account to secure it
from unauthorized access. If you do not have a password associated with
your user account, pressing Windows+L will not prevent other users from
accessing your account information.

If you've made any changes in the Accessibility Wizard you probably have
to run the wizard again and undo them.

Bill

message Hi newsgroup

I have a strange problem. It seems that the Win + L combination does not
lock my computer anymore. Just nothing happens. If I lock my computer
instead
by ctrl-alt-del it works.

According to other sources Win + L can either mean "lock the computer"
as
well as launch a utility to enhance visibility. I've been using this
tool
recently just to see what it is. How can I configure Windows XP to
interpret
Win + L as a command to lock the computer?

Any input is highly appreciated.

Kind regards
Gabriel

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Windows key + L
Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users
if you are not connected to a network domain.

How to Quickly Lock Your Computer and Use Other Windows Logo Shortcut Keys
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;294317

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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