Lock your computer. With this option, which is available only when Fast User Switching is disabled, your programs continue to run. However, only you or another administrator can unlock the computer. If another administrator unlocks the computer, he or she can do so only by closing your programs (without saving any open documents) and logging you off. To lock a computer, press the Windows logo key+L or (if the Welcome screen is disabled) press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and click Lock Computer. If you press Ctrl+Alt+Delete when the Welcome screen is enabled, choose Lock Computer from the Windows Task Manager Shut Down menu.
hi am new to forum so not sure someone will get this..but i have windows vista and would like to find out how to lock my computer....as when i go to work stepchildren get on it and download a bunch of stuff....someone please help..i have locked it from start menu but all someone has to do is click on admin picture and it unlocks
Message Edited by gloriao_ca on 07-20-2007 07:29 AM
You need to set a password to do that go to, Start, Control Panel, User Accounts And Family Safety, User Accounts , then click create a password for your user account. Set a password that is secure and that you will remember easily.
A quiker option to lock your computer is using the windows key+L
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This board is for the renegade system that cost a arm, leg, first born, and then some to get. Around $10,000 bucks
Go to the Dimension board to post your question
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From Windows XP Inside Out:
Lock your computer. With this option, which is available only when Fast User Switching is disabled, your programs continue to run. However, only you or another administrator can unlock the computer. If another administrator unlocks the computer, he or she can do so only by closing your programs (without saving any open documents) and logging you off. To lock a computer, press the Windows logo key+L or (if the Welcome screen is disabled) press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and click Lock Computer. If you press Ctrl+Alt+Delete when the Welcome screen is enabled, choose Lock Computer from the Windows Task Manager Shut Down menu.
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Message Edited by gloriao_ca on 07-20-2007 07:29 AM
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