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February 22nd, 2006 01:00

why is my computer locked?!?! -Help...

Every time my laptop goes into sleep mode or I turn it off, then when I revive it or turn it back on, I get a little box saying that the computer is locked and only the administrator can unlock it. 
 
It's not a big deal since I just use my regular password and it unlocks like normal, but I wish it would be the regular sign on screen, like normal. 
 
Any ideas on why it gets locked, and how to fix this issue?  Thanks.
 
 
  • bamajim

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    Posted February 22nd, 2006 12:00

    You have the password protect enabled, which overrides the logon icon.

    Restart - tap F12 key - settings - find password - see if it's enabled. user choice, if you keep it enabled then it's operating as it should. If you don't want this then disable it.

    bamajim

  • JNy28

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    Posted February 22nd, 2006 14:00

    If I disable it, will I still get the regular login/sign-on screen like normal?  Becuase I want to keep it password protected in the sense that I type my password into the blue, cutesy login screen, I just don't like this message I've been getting about my computer being locked.  I want to unlock the computer, but still keep the password feature. 

     So now that there's a little context, should I still disable the password protect?

    Thanks

  • bamajim

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    Posted February 22nd, 2006 17:00

    Yes you can do that, disable password in setups I explained in the previous post.

    Then go to start - control panel - user accounts -

    click your account and it will give you the option your after

    bamajim