Lock windows XP like win2000?
Monday, January 20, 2003 by SauceyOlas | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
in win 2000 u can lock the desktop. is there any way to do this in XP?
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Reply #1 Monday, January 20, 2003 7:44 PM
Press the Windows key and the L key (WinKey+L) at the same time.
Additionally, you can create a new shortcut, with the following command line:
rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
Copy the new shortcut to your Quick Launch bar and you have one click access to locking the desktop.
Notes: If you are using the Welcome screen and Fast User Switching is enabled, other users will still have access to you computer, by selecting their Username and entering their password. Additionally, if you don't have a password on your account, then all that is required is to click on your Username on the Welcome screen.