Re: Lock

From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 10/06/04 

Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 20:19:41 -0600

Gus wrote:
> I want to know how to lock my computer on winXP. The help
> feature says to pres Control Alt Del, then hit LOCK. But
> there is no LOCK button . . .

    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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