Can you lock windows xp?

[Micropocalypse]

Can you lock windows xp?

[Aaron]

WinKey + L

WinKey is between your CTRL and ALT key.

If you want your PC lock to be password-protected, set a password on your admin account in the Control Panel > Users section.

You can use TweakUI to login automatically with your password to save you typing it in on WinXP boot up.

[Micropocalypse]

hmm read this before somewhere, just takes me to my login screen. i think it is logout.

[Aaron]

Yes it does look like a login screen, but it doesn't reload all your background apps like a proper login does. Your apps are still active when you lock the PC.

[FthrJACK]

its just like switch user.

[Micropocalypse]

yeah, i wanted to lock it so nobody could get on but me, thatway other people couldnt use the computer.

[Aaron]

yeah, i wanted to lock it so nobody could get on but me, thatway other people couldnt use the computer. [/quote:267a962ef0]

Yeah, thats Winkey and L. Its what I use on my Lan Arena, nobody else can get in. I have fast user switching disabled so its not that.

[PriZm77]

you can also make a short cut to:

%windir%System32rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

that will lock it down

[Aaron]

That shortcut works a treat on Win2k as well!! Saves me having to CTRL ALT DEL and selecting "Lock Computer"

[PriZm77]

you are welcome

[Micropocalypse]

put your mouse over switch user in th log off screen, read the baloon help.

[python134r]

I opened every proggie I had and ran a cpu burn test and "locked" xp up! Just a little humor.

[Rick]

Python...I just tried what you suggested and now my CPU has burned up completely! What do I do now???

Rick:D

[Micropocalypse]

if you disable fast user switching you can lock your computerby useing the shortcut, winkey + l, or from menu in task manager.