Locking up the computer - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

supernova · 09-17-2003, 05:28 PM

Recently, I've had an issue where a family member has been accessing my comp without permission. Obviously, when visiting the TFP i tend to collect some "sensitive material." Anyone have any recommendations on how to lock up the computer completely?

spectre · 09-17-2003, 06:05 PM

What OS are you using?

If it's Windows NT/2000/XP, Linux, or Mac OSX, set up user accounts so you're forced to log in first.

You could also put a password on boot (located in the BIOS), but that would probably be a bit much.

oiekeooiyw · 09-17-2003, 06:05 PM

ctrl alt delete with windows nt/2k/xp

asshopo · 09-18-2003, 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by spectre
What OS are you using?

If it's Windows NT/2000/XP, Linux, or Mac OSX, set up user accounts so you're forced to log in first.

You could also put a password on boot (located in the BIOS), but that would probably be a bit much.

Also to be sure to lock your "my documents" folder (which I assume is where you're "sensitive material" is so that only you (or administrators) can access it. Even if you have a guest account and you don't lock your mydocs folder, you can simply open windows explorer to c:\documents and settings\yourusername\my documents.

This is assuming you have 2k/XP.

sailor · 09-18-2003, 11:50 AM

Set a screen saver to turn on after a few minutes, and check the box that makes it require a password upon waking up. I do this (one of my pet peeves is other people using my computer)... My screen saver comes on after 10 minutes, and you have to enter a password to turn it off.

You can also just ctrl-alt-delete>>lock computer or hit windows+L to lock it.

supernova · 09-18-2003, 06:10 PM

Well, i'm using 98 so the user thing isn't possible. I downloaded some freeware which supposedly is foolproof...i set it to lock the computer automatically at startup. I'll report if it works later.

09-17-2003, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
supernova Tilted Location: NE US	Locking up the computer Recently, I've had an issue where a family member has been accessing my comp without permission. Obviously, when visiting the TFP i tend to collect some "sensitive material." Anyone have any recommendations on how to lock up the computer completely?

09-17-2003, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	What OS are you using? If it's Windows NT/2000/XP, Linux, or Mac OSX, set up user accounts so you're forced to log in first. You could also put a password on boot (located in the BIOS), but that would probably be a bit much. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

09-18-2003, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Set a screen saver to turn on after a few minutes, and check the box that makes it require a password upon waking up. I do this (one of my pet peeves is other people using my computer)... My screen saver comes on after 10 minutes, and you have to enter a password to turn it off. You can also just ctrl-alt-delete>>lock computer or hit windows+L to lock it. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

09-17-2003, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
oiekeooiyw Insane	ctrl alt delete with windows nt/2k/xp

09-18-2003, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
supernova Tilted Location: NE US	Well, i'm using 98 so the user thing isn't possible. I downloaded some freeware which supposedly is foolproof...i set it to lock the computer automatically at startup. I'll report if it works later.